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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, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, 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.
Cod
Cod
2
:
8
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Selenium +132.1%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +83.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Selenium +132.1%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Iron +83.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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.
Cod
Cod
4
:
7
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +1761.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Sturgeon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 13% 387% 0% 20% 21% 190% 53% 54% 13% 313% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin A +1761.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
:
2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Fats +502.3%
Contains more Other +971.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Water - 69.94
Cod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Sturgeon
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 Protein +10.3%
Contains more Fats +502.3%
Contains more Other +971.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
:
2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1904.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.1%
Cod
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1904.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cod Sturgeon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 22.83g 20.7g Cod
Fats 0.86g 5.18g Sturgeon
Calories 105kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 14mg 17mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.49mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 42mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 138mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 244mg 364mg Sturgeon
Sodium 78mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.58mg 0.54mg Cod
Copper 0.036mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.02mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 37.6µg 16.2µg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.81mg 0.63mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 1.2µg 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.08mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.23mg Cod
Folate 8µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.232mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.907mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.954mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 1.682mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 1.901mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.613mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.808mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 1.066mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.609mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 77mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 1.173g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.119g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 0.885g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod Sturgeon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Cod
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
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.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.