Block caviar is one of the cheaper caviar, a delicacies made from salted fish eggs. Squid is a thick-skinned, massive cold-water fish that is mainly distributed in the North Pacific Ocean but also in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Fish eggs, called caviar, have important nutrients. Caviar made from caviar retains many nutrients. However, like all caviar, salmon is rich in sodium and cholesterol.
Block caviar is dyed red or black to make caviar. (Source: Jupiterimages / liquidlibrary / Getty Images) Caviar
In the United States, the skin of the squid is not caught, which is inedible. Common carp in New England waters only catch its eggs. The small black eggs produced by the squid are classified as hard caviar, which is a female egg. Male fish eggs are called soft fish or white roe. Cod roe is dyed red or black and is marinated in large quantities for caviar, usually used as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. The bright red salmon caviar makes an amazing decoration. One tablespoon of red or black caviar contains 15 calories.
Sodium
Caviar contains more salt than other types of caviar. A tablespoon-sized red or black salmon caviar contains 380 mg of sodium, depending on the nutrition label on the package. The sodium content in the caviar is 16% of the daily recommended value for sodium. The US Department of Agriculture lists 280 mg of sodium in one tablespoon of red or black caviar. Although your body needs some sodium, health professional sionals recommend lowering sodium levels to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.
Cholesterol
Salmon red and black caviar contains 50 mg of cholesterol, which is 17% of the recommended daily value, with a spoon. The USDA lists 94 mg of cholesterol in one tablespoon of red or black caviar. Your body uses cholesterol to maintain the health of the brain, cells and nerves and produce hormones. However, too much cholesterol can cause heart disease. Nutritionists recommend lowering your fat intake to maintain healthy cholesterol levels in your blood.
Vitamins
Caviar contains 3.20 micrograms of vitaminsB-12, 16 ounces per spoon. The body needs vitamin B-12 to maintain the health of blood cells and nerve cells. B-12 helps the body produce DNA, prevent anemia, and help the body use protein. The body does not store vitamin B-12 and needs to be replaced daily by a dietary source. Red and black caviar also contain small amounts of vitamins A, B-6, E, D and K.
Other nutrients
Spoon red or black caviar contains 1 gram of protein, your body Used to make almost all parts and keep tissues and cells healthy. Red and black caviar contains 29 mg of potassium and 48 mg of magnesium, which is important for the health of the heart and central nervous system. Caviar also contains 44 mg of calcium for bone health and a small amount of zinc and iron. Salmon caviar also contains important fatty acids and is recommended for heart health.
