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Sturgeon vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sturgeon and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 259% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 50µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sturgeon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +81.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
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 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +81.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%

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 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
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 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +424%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Fats +168.1%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Fats +168.1%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.5%
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 20.7g 18.6g Sturgeon
Fats 5.18g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 135kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 17mg 12mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.9mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 45mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 271mg 217mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 314mg Sturgeon
Sodium 69mg 90mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.03mg 0.015mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 875IU 167IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 50µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 515IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 12.9µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 9.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.856mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 17µg 1µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.208mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.907mg 0.815mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0.857mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.682mg 1.512mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.901mg 1.708mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.613mg 0.551mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.726mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.066mg 0.958mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.609mg 0.548mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 77mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.173g 3.257g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sturgeon Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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 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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.