Cod vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cod and sturgeon
- Cod has more selenium, while sturgeon has more vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Sturgeon's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 78% higher.
- Sturgeon contains 2 times less selenium than cod. Cod contains 37.6µg of selenium, while sturgeon contains 16.2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +132.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1778.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +138.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +502.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +971.8% |
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Protein
~20.7g
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Carbs
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Water
~69.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1904.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.5µg | 60% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 12.9µg | 59% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 515IU | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 10.1mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 16.2µg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 263µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 271mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 5.18g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.486g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 1.173g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 364mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.83g | 20.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 0.885g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.058g | N/A |
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| 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
30%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.005g)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.