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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Potassium ~364mg
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +242.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +113.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Sturgeon DV% diff.
Vitamin D 12.9µg 65%
Vitamin D 515IU 64%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.5µg 64%
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg 56%
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 10.1mg 51%
Vitamin A 18µg 263µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.742g 2.486g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.23mg 20%
Fats 17.74g 5.18g 19%
Choline 70mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.87mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.102g 1.173g 9%
Phosphorus 210mg 271mg 9%
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.885g 6%
Protein 18.42g 20.7g 5%
Calories 239kcal 135kcal 5%
Folate 1µg 17µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Magnesium 33mg 45mg 3%
Copper 0.038mg 0.053mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 17mg 1%
Potassium 344mg 364mg 1%
Iron 0.85mg 0.9mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.03mg 1%
Sodium 103mg 69mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.09mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.808mg 0.907mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.954mg 0%
Leucine 1.497mg 1.682mg 0%
Lysine 1.692mg 1.901mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0.613mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.808mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.542mg 0.609mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.249g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.058g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Sturgeon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Halibut
76%
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 Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.