Food guide

Caviar

Salted sturgeon or similar roe, eaten in teaspoon amounts; sodium and cholesterol are high per gram.

Seafood

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of caviar for fair comparison. Typical serving: 16 g — 42 kcal per 16 g serving.

Nutrition information for Caviar
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (16 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	263 kcal	42 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	24.4 g	3.9 g	9.3 g
Carbohydrate	3.8 g	0.6 g	1.4 g
Fat	18.1 g	2.9 g	6.9 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of caviar, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Caviar
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (16 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	271 µg	43.4 µg	30%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	2.9 µg	0.46 µg	14%
Vitamin E	1.9 mg	0.3 mg	13%
Vitamin K	0.6 µg	0.096 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.19 mg	0.03 mg	16%
Riboflavin	0.62 mg	0.099 mg	48%
Niacin	0.12 mg	0.019 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.32 mg	0.051 mg	19%
Folate	50 µg	8 µg	13%
Vitamin B12	20 µg	3.2 µg	833%
Pantothenic acid	3.5 mg	0.56 mg	70%
Choline	491 mg	78.6 mg	89%
Minerals
Calcium	275 mg	44 mg	21%
Iron	11.9 mg	1.9 mg	66%
Magnesium	300 mg	48 mg	71%
Phosphorus	356 mg	57 mg	28%
Potassium	181 mg	29 mg	4%
Sodium	1500 mg	240 mg	65%
Zinc	0.95 mg	0.15 mg	9%
Selenium	65.5 µg	10.5 µg	119%
Copper	0.11 mg	0.018 mg	12%
Manganese	0.05 mg	0.008 mg	2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Fish, caviar, black and red, granular

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat caviar?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Salted sturgeon or similar roe, eaten in teaspoon amounts; sodium and cholesterol are high per gram.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Blini, Sour cream, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.