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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +630.6% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 2.5µg | 443% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 515IU | 38% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 12.9µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 10.1mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 263µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.09mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 0.885g | 12% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 5.18g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.053mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.54mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 1.173g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 2.486g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 271mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 0.63mg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 20.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 135kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 364mg | 2% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 77mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.058g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.442g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.