Tuna vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tuna and caviar
- Tuna has more vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6, while caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, choline, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 735% more than tuna.
- Tuna contains 184 times more vitamin B3 than caviar. While tuna contains 22.07mg of vitamin B3, caviar contains only 0.12mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in tuna is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +614.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6775% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1191.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +551.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +947.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +751.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +532.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2933.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +368.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3255.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4131.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 20µg | 735% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 588mg | 180% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 0.12mg | 137% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 11.88mg | 137% |
| Selenium | 108.2µg | 65.5µg | 78% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 490.9mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 3.5mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1500mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 300mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.32mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 7.405g | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.62mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 271µg | 28% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 275mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 17.9g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 4.06g | 18% |
| Folate | 2µg | 50µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.89mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 4.631g | 11% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 181mg | 10% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 24.6g | 9% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 264kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 2.9µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.95mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 117IU | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 356mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 2.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.834mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.646mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 1.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 2.741g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.229g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 541mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)