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Rockfish vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rockfish and Sturgeon?

  • Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 109% higher.
  • Rockfish has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Sturgeon. Rockfish has 0.226mg of Vitamin B2, while Sturgeon has 0.09mg.
  • Rockfish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 271

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 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5368.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 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 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5368.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Water - 69.94
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 +219.8%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Equal in Protein - 20.7
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 22.23g 20.7g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 5.18g Sturgeon
Calories 109kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 0.36mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 33mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 248mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 467mg 364mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.43mg 0.54mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.041mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 76.2µg 16.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 183IU 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 4.6µg 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.09mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.23mg Rockfish
Folate 10µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.232mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.907mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.954mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.682mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 1.901mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.613mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.808mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 1.066mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 61mg 77mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.173g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.119g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.885g Sturgeon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish 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
46%
Rockfish
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
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 ($)

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.