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Sturgeon vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sturgeon and Alaska pollock

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, however, Alaska pollock has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sturgeon's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 77% more.
  • Sturgeon has 15 times more Vitamin A RAE than Alaska pollock. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Alaska pollock has 17µg.
  • Sturgeon is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 Iron +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +323.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1615.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 13% 387% 0% 20% 21% 190% 53% 54% 13% 313% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1615.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +339%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Water - 73.65
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +339%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1755.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1755.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 20.7g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 5.18g 1.18g Sturgeon
Calories 135kcal 111kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.9mg 0.56mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 271mg 267mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 69mg 419mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.053mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.03mg 0.018mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 875IU 51IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.28mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU 51IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg 1.3µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.054mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 3.949mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.432mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 17µg 3µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.907mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.682mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.901mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.613mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.066mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.609mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 77mg 86mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.086g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.027g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 0.134g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.583g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sturgeon Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
93%
Sturgeon
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.