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Sturgeon vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sturgeon and Rainbow trout

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 75% more than Sturgeon.
  • Rainbow trout contains 3 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Rainbow trout contains 84µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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 Iron +190.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Potassium - 377
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 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Iron +190.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Potassium - 377

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 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +5125%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more Other +5125%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 20.7g 19.94g Sturgeon
Fats 5.18g 6.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 135kcal 141kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 17mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.9mg 0.31mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 25mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 226mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 69mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.45mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.046mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 23.6µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 875IU 280IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 84µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 515IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 12.9µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 5.567mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 17µg 11µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.907mg 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.682mg 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.901mg 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.613mg 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.066mg 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.609mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 1.383g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.217g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 1.979g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Rainbow trout
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
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout 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)

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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.