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Herring vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Herring and Sturgeon

  • Herring has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Zinc, however, Sturgeon is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A.
  • Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 443% more than Sturgeon.
  • Sturgeon contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Herring. Herring contains 0.299mg of Vitamin B2, while Sturgeon contains 0.09mg.
  • Sturgeon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, herring, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 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 CalciumCalcium +335.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg

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 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
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% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +425.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 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 ProteinProtein +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +123.7%
Contains more OtherOther +242.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 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 +92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 203kcal 135kcal Herring
Protein 23.03g 20.7g Herring
Fats 11.59g 5.18g Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 77mg
Vitamin D 214IU 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 41mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 74mg 17mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 364mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 0.9mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.053mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 0.54mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 271mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 120IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 36µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 1.37mg 0.63mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.04mg 0.03mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.08mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.09mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.23mg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 2.5µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 12µg 17µg Sturgeon
Choline 83.3mg 70mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 1.173g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 2.486g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.885g Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.232mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg 0.907mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg 0.954mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg 1.682mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg 1.901mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg 0.613mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.808mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg 1.066mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg 0.609mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.249g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.119g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.058g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring 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
169%
Herring
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.442g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (77 mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.