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Rainbow trout vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rainbow trout and Sturgeon

  • Rainbow trout has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, however, Sturgeon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 75% more than Sturgeon.
  • Sturgeon contains 4 times less Vitamin E than Rainbow trout. Rainbow trout contains 2.34mg of Vitamin E , while Sturgeon contains 0.63mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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.
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
4
:
6
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Contains more Iron +190.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Equal in Potassium - 364
Rainbow trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Contains more Iron +190.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
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.
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
7
:
3
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Rainbow trout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 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 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
2
:
2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Contains more Other +5125%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Water - 69.94
Rainbow trout
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 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 Fats +19.3%
Contains more Other +5125%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
1
:
2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Rainbow trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 19.94g 20.7g Sturgeon
Fats 6.18g 5.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 141kcal 135kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 25mg 17mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 25mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 226mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 377mg 364mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 69mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.54mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.046mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 23.6µg 16.2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 280IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 2.34mg 0.63mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU 515IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 12.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.08mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.87mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.23mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 2.5µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.232mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg 0.907mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.954mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg 1.682mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg 1.901mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg 0.613mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.808mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg 1.066mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg 0.609mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.383g 1.173g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.119g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.058g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.885g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout 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
119%
Rainbow trout
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.