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Sturgeon vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sturgeon and Steelhead trout?

  • Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin A, yet Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 137% higher.
  • Sturgeon has 13 times more Vitamin A than Steelhead trout. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A, while Steelhead trout has 20µg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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.
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 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.5%
~equal in Potassium ~365mg
~equal in Copper ~0.058mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~249mg

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% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more OtherOther +10350%
Contains more FatsFats +59.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.11g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.59g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 135kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 20.7g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 5.18g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 515IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 45mg 25mg Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 364mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.9mg 0.64mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.053mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 271mg 249mg Sturgeon
Sodium 69mg 118mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 875IU 65IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 263µg 20µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 12.9µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg Sturgeon
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 1.53g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 2.223g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.609mg Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Steelhead trout
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
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.