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Sturgeon vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sturgeon and Shrimp?

  • Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin E .
  • Sturgeon's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 85% higher.
  • Sturgeon has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Shrimp. Sturgeon has 10.1mg of Vitamin B3, while Shrimp has 2.678mg.
  • Sturgeon contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Zinc +201.9%
Contains more Copper +386.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Zinc +201.9%
Contains more Copper +386.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%

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
7
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +249.2%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.242
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +249.2%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +204.7%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56
Sturgeon
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +204.7%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Equal in Water - 71.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +588.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +588.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 20.7g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 5.18g 1.7g Sturgeon
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 135kcal 119kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.9mg 0.32mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 37mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 364mg 170mg Sturgeon
Sodium 69mg 947mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.053mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.03mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 16.2µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 875IU 301IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 90µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 515IU 4IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg 0.1µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.032mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.024mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 2.678mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.519mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 17µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.66µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.907mg 0.904mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.682mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.901mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.613mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.066mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.609mg 0.501mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 77mg 211mg Sturgeon
Trans Fat 0.035g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.135g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.012g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 0.361g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.59g Sturgeon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 878mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.652g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.