Shark vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shark and sturgeon
- Shark has more selenium and vitamin B6, while sturgeon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Sturgeon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
- Sturgeon contains 3 times less calcium than shark. Shark contains 50mg of calcium, while sturgeon contains 17mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sturgeon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 | +194.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +387% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +287% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.4% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 64% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 2.5µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 10.1mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 16.2µg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 263µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.885g | 19% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 5.18g | 13% |
| Choline | 70mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 271mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 2.486g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 1.173g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 364mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 135kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 18.62g | 20.7g | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 45mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.058g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 minerals?
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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.