Sturgeon vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sturgeon and butterfish?
- Sturgeon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, yet butterfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Butterfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
- Sturgeon has 8 times more vitamin A than butterfish. Sturgeon has 263µg of vitamin A, while butterfish has 33µg.
We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +697% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.7 g
Fats:
5.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.94 g
Other:
4.18 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +464.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.5% |
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Protein
~22.15g
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Carbs
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Water
~66.83g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 64% | |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 1.83µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.1mg | 5.769mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 263µg | 33µg | 26% |
| Choline | 70mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.18g | 10.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.192mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.486g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 308mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.173g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 364mg | 481mg | 3% |
| Protein | 20.7g | 22.15g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.907mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.954mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.682mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.901mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.613mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.808mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.066mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.609mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.058g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
76%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)