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Sockeye salmon vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sockeye salmon and sturgeon

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B1, while sturgeon has more vitamin A.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Sturgeon contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon contains 0.827mg of vitamin B6, while sturgeon contains 0.23mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sockeye salmon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +353.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +27.9%
Contains more OtherOther +574.2%
~equal in Fats ~5.18g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Sturgeon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.5µg 82%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.23mg 46%
Selenium 35.5µg 16.2µg 35%
Vitamin A 58µg 263µg 23%
Vitamin D 670IU 515IU 19%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 12.9µg 19%
Protein 26.48g 20.7g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.09mg 12%
Choline 112.6mg 70mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.87mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.08mg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 0.9mg 5%
Cholesterol 61mg 77mg 5%
Phosphorus 305mg 271mg 5%
Copper 0.076mg 0.053mg 3%
Folate 7µg 17µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.885g 3%
Potassium 436mg 364mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.63mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 2.486g 2%
Magnesium 36mg 45mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.969g 1.173g 1%
Calories 156kcal 135kcal 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg 1%
Sodium 92mg 69mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 17mg 1%
Fats 5.57g 5.18g 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 10.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.907mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.954mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.682mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.901mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.613mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.808mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.609mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.249g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.058g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
76%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.