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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 RAE, 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 RAE than Sturgeon. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Shad
Contains more Magnesium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +37.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Sodium - 65
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +37.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Sodium - 65

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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.769
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.769
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

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

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
Protein 20.7g 21.71g Shad
Fats 5.18g 17.65g Shad
Calories 135kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 17mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.9mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 45mg 38mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 364mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 69mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.54mg 0.47mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.03mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 875IU 120IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 36µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
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
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.14µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 77mg 96mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Shad
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
43%
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.