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Halibut vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halibut and Sturgeon

  • Halibut has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Sturgeon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Sturgeon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 64% higher.
  • Sturgeon contains 3 times less Selenium than Halibut. Halibut contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Sturgeon contains 16.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sturgeon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Potassium - 364
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Potassium - 364
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 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 B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +242.5%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +113.3%
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 Fats +242.5%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 18.42g 20.7g Sturgeon
Fats 17.74g 5.18g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 135kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 17mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.85mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 33mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 210mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 344mg 364mg Sturgeon
Sodium 103mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.51mg 0.54mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.038mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.015mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.09mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.23mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.808mg 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.497mg 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.692mg 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.545mg 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 0.949mg 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.542mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 1.173g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.119g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.249g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.058g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 2.486g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.885g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.