Sturgeon vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Sturgeon and Salmon
- Sturgeon has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Salmon has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
- Sturgeon has 4 times more Vitamin A than Salmon. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A, while Salmon has 69µg.
- Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
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 | +280.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~13.1µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +422.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.1g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~64.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +68.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +414.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 135kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 20.7g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 5.18g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 515IU | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 45mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 364mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 271mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 875IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 263µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.1mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 17µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 70mg | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.173g | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.486g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.907mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.954mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 1.682mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 1.901mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.613mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.808mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.066mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.609mg | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.058g | 0.17g |
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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%
106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)