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Sturgeon vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sturgeon and Sockeye salmon

  • Sturgeon has more Vitamin A RAE, while Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sockeye salmon contains 58µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sockeye salmon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
5
:
5
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +119.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +73.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +119.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55

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
2
:
8
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +353.4%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.123
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +353.4%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.123
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
2
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Other +574.2%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.57
Equal in Water - 67.33
Sturgeon
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Other +574.2%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.57
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
1
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.9%
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Sockeye salmon Opinion
Protein 20.7g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.18g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Calories 135kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 17mg 11mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.9mg 0.52mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 36mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 364mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 69mg 92mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 875IU 193IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 58µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 515IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 12.9µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 17µg 7µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.907mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.682mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.901mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.613mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.066mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.609mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 77mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 1.864g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Sturgeon Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.