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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, 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 than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A, 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.
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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.1%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg

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%
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.097mg

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
Shark
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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 WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +287%
Contains more FatsFats +166.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~18.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Shark Opinion
Calories 135kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 20.7g 18.62g Sturgeon
Fats 5.18g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 43mg Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 364mg 155mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.9mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 194mg Sturgeon
Sodium 69mg 122mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 875IU 180IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 263µg 54µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
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
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.21µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 15µg Sturgeon
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 3.205g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 3.701g Shark
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
89%
Sturgeon
29%
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 Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.