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Sturgeon vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sturgeon and Halibut

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, while Halibut has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sturgeon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 64% higher.
  • Halibut contains 17 times less Folate than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 17µg of Folate, while Halibut contains 1µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Halibut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 +325%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Zinc - 0.51

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 +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.073
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +425.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Fats +242.5%
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Fats +242.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Halibut Opinion
Protein 20.7g 18.42g Sturgeon
Fats 5.18g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 135kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 17mg 4mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.9mg 0.85mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 33mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 210mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 344mg Sturgeon
Sodium 69mg 103mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.51mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.038mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.015mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 875IU 60IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 18µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.073mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 1.923mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.288mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 17µg 1µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.96µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.206mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.907mg 0.808mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0.849mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.682mg 1.497mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.901mg 1.692mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.613mg 0.545mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.719mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.066mg 0.949mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.609mg 0.542mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 1.173g 3.102g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sturgeon Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.