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Sturgeon vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sturgeon and Rockfish?

  • Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 109% higher.
  • Sturgeon has 53 times more Vitamin A RAE than Rockfish. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Rockfish has 5µg.
  • Rockfish contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +150%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
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 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 248

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 +5368.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.241
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% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5368.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.241

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
Equal in Water - 74.67
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
Equal in Water - 74.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Rockfish Opinion
Protein 20.7g 22.23g Rockfish
Fats 5.18g 1.62g Sturgeon
Calories 135kcal 109kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Iron 0.9mg 0.36mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 33mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 248mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 69mg 89mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.43mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.041mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 875IU 16IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.44mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU 183IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg 4.6µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.027mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 2.897mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.404mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Folate 17µg 10µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.59µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 0.907mg 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.682mg 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 1.901mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.613mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 1.066mg 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.609mg 0.502mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 77mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.238g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.107g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.027g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 0.466g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.485g Sturgeon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Rockfish
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%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
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 ($)

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.