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Sturgeon vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sturgeon and Shark

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Shark has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sturgeon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
  • Shark contains 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Shark contains 54µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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.
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
6
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +194.1%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +194.1%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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.
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
9
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Sturgeon
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Fats +166.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Sturgeon
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Fats +166.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.2%
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 20.7g 18.62g Sturgeon
Fats 5.18g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 135kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 17mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.9mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 45mg 43mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 194mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 155mg Sturgeon
Sodium 69mg 122mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 875IU 180IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 54µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.072mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 2.783mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 17µg 15µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.21µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.212mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.907mg 0.843mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0.867mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.682mg 1.515mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.901mg 1.634mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.613mg 0.541mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.75mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.066mg 0.965mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.609mg 0.538mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.173g 3.205g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 minerals?
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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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.