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Sturgeon vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sturgeon and Catfish

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Sturgeon covers your daily Vitamin D needs 84% more than Catfish.
  • Catfish has 263 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sturgeon. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Catfish has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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.
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Copper +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 366
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
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 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -42%
Contains more Copper +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 366
Equal in Zinc - 0.58

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 +43650%
Contains more Vitamin D +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
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 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +43650%
Contains more Vitamin D +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Equal in Water - 74.65
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Equal in Water - 74.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53%
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Catfish Opinion
Protein 20.7g 18.44g Sturgeon
Fats 5.18g 7.19g Catfish
Calories 135kcal 144kcal Catfish
Calcium 17mg 9mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.9mg 0.28mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 23mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 247mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 366mg Catfish
Sodium 69mg 119mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.58mg Catfish
Copper 0.053mg 0.039mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.018mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 9.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 875IU 2IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 1µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 515IU 10IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg 0.3µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.024mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.1mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 2.548mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.811mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.177mg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 12µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.78µg Catfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.22mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.907mg 0.833mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0.82mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.682mg 1.396mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.901mg 1.677mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.613mg 0.539mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.735mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.066mg 0.894mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.609mg 0.404mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 77mg 66mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 1.586g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.069g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.02g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.018g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 vitamins?
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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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.