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Steelhead trout vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steelhead trout and Sturgeon?

  • Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 137% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has 3 times more Vitamin E than Sturgeon. Steelhead trout has 2.15mg of Vitamin E, while Sturgeon has 0.63mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
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 +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Potassium ~364mg
~equal in Copper ~0.053mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg
~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 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 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 EVitamin E +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 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 FatsFats +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +10350%
~equal in Protein ~20.7g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 159kcal 135kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 21.11g 20.7g Steelhead trout
Fats 8.26g 5.18g Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 515IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 30mg 17mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 364mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.058mg 0.053mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 0.54mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 249mg 271mg Sturgeon
Sodium 118mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 65IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 20µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 2.15mg 0.63mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 12.9µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 26µg 16.2µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 2.5µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg Sturgeon
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.53g 1.173g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.885g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.609mg Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.249g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.119g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.058g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout 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
94%
Steelhead trout
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 ($)
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.