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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 RAE, 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 Iron +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +218.5%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Potassium - 364
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Iron +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +218.5%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Potassium - 364

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +243.8%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Water +31.3%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +243.8%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Water +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Mackerel Sturgeon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 23.85g 20.7g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 5.18g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 135kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 17mg Sturgeon
Iron 1.57mg 0.9mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 45mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 271mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 364mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.94mg 0.54mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.053mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 51.6µg 16.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.87mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.23mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.232mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.907mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.954mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.682mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.901mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.613mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.808mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.066mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.609mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 77mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 1.173g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.119g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.249g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.058g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.486g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.885g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.