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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, 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 than Sturgeon. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.55mg

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%
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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +353.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.123mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more OtherOther +574.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
~equal in Fats ~5.57g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.33g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 135kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Protein 20.7g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.18g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 77mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 515IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 45mg 36mg Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 11mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.9mg 0.52mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.54mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 271mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 69mg 92mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 875IU 193IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 263µg 58µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 12.9µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 35.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 17µg 7µg Sturgeon
Trans Fat 0.023g Sturgeon
Choline 70mg 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 1.864g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
132%
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.