Sturgeon vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sturgeon and Chinook salmon
- Sturgeon has more Vitamin A, however, Chinook salmon is higher in Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Sturgeon.
- Chinook salmon contains 2 times less Vitamin A than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A, while Chinook salmon contains 149µg.
- Sturgeon has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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 ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +171.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| 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 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-188.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.885 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +131% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 135kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 20.7g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 5.18g | 13.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 515IU |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 122mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 364mg | 505mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.053mg | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 371mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 875IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A | 263µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 12.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.1mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 35µg |
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| Choline | 70mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.173g | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.486g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.907mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.954mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.682mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 1.901mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.613mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.808mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.066mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.609mg | 0.757mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.058g | 0.296g |
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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
89%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon 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 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.