Shad vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shad and sturgeon
- Shad has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, sturgeon is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
- Sturgeon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 98% more than shad.
- Sturgeon has 4 times less calcium than shad. Shad has 60mg of calcium, while sturgeon has 17mg.
- Sturgeon contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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 | +252.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +630.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1685.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +240.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.4% |
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Protein
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.5µg | 98% |
| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 64% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 263µg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 5.18g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Choline | 70mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 271mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.486g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 6% | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 135kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.173g | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 364mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 10.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 20.7g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 45mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad 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 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.