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Skipjack tuna vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Skipjack tuna and Sturgeon

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Copper, however, Sturgeon is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 58% more than Sturgeon.
  • Sturgeon contains 3 times less Selenium than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Sturgeon contains 16.2µg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~271mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 ProteinProtein +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +301.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +923%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 132kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Protein 28.21g 20.7g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 5.18g Sturgeon
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 77mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 44mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 37mg 17mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 364mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.9mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.54mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 271mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 69mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 18µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.09mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 10.1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.23mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 10µg 17µg Sturgeon
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.173g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.232mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.907mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.954mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.682mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.901mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.613mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.808mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.066mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.609mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.119g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.058g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Sturgeon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.