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Sturgeon vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sturgeon and Shad

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A, however, Shad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sturgeon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 98% more than Shad.
  • Shad has 7 times less Vitamin A than Sturgeon. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A, while Shad has 36µg.
  • Sturgeon contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Shad
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.769mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +240.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.71g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Shad Opinion
Calories 135kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 20.7g 21.71g Shad
Fats 5.18g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 77mg 96mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 38mg Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 364mg 492mg Shad
Iron 0.9mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.053mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 0.54mg 0.47mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 69mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 875IU 120IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 263µg 36µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.14µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 17µg
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.907mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.682mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.901mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.613mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 1.066mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.609mg 0.639mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Shad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Sturgeon
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.