Mackerel vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mackerel and Sturgeon
- Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Sturgeon has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin B3.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 687% more.
- Mackerel has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Sturgeon. Mackerel has 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, while Sturgeon has 0.09mg.
- Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +357.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +386.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +181.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +385.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.9% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 20.7g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 5.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 515IU |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 45mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 364mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 875IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 263µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 12.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 10.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 70mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 1.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 2.486g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.885g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.907mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.954mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.682mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.901mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.613mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.808mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.066mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.609mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.249g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.119g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.058g |
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| 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
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89%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel 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 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.