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Oysters vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Sturgeon

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Manganese, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 710% higher.
  • Oysters contains 108 times more Copper than Sturgeon. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Sturgeon contains 0.053mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
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4
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +923.3%
Contains more Zinc +14455.6%
Contains more Copper +10667.9%
Contains more Manganese +1870%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +923.3%
Contains more Zinc +14455.6%
Contains more Copper +10667.9%
Contains more Manganese +1870%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.9%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
7
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Vitamin E +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +894.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +894.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277%
Contains more Folate +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Other +175%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Other +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.3%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +391.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Sturgeon Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 20.7g Sturgeon
Fats 3.42g 5.18g Sturgeon
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Sturgeon
Calcium 116mg 17mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.9mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 194mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 139mg 364mg Sturgeon
Sodium 166mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 78.6mg 0.54mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.053mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.03mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 16.2µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.63mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 0µg 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.09mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.23mg Sturgeon
Folate 14µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.046mg 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 0.716mg 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 0.762mg 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.257mg 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 0.523mg 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.22mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 79mg 77mg Sturgeon
Trans Fat 0.068g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.173g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.119g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.249g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.885g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Sturgeon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.