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Butterfish vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterfish and Sturgeon?

  • Butterfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Butterfish has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Sturgeon. Butterfish has 0.192mg of Vitamin B2, while Sturgeon has 0.09mg.

We used Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.6%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +702.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +98.5%
Contains more OtherOther +464.9%
~equal in Protein ~20.7g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.94g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Sturgeon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 187kcal 135kcal Butterfish
Protein 22.15g 20.7g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 5.18g Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 77mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 32mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 28mg 17mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 364mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.069mg 0.053mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.54mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 271mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 109IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 33µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.08mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.09mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.23mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 17µg
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.232mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.907mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.954mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.682mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.901mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.613mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.808mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 1.066mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.609mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish Sturgeon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Butterfish
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/nutrients
  2. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.