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Sturgeon vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sturgeon and Trout?

  • Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, yet Trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Sturgeon has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Trout. Sturgeon has 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Trout has 100µg.

We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
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Trout
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 270
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.055
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 270
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.055

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.
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Trout
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Trout
Contains more Other +4080%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Equal in Water - 68.72
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Other +4080%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Equal in Water - 68.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Trout
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.363
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.363

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sturgeon Trout
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Trout Opinion
Protein 20.7g 23.8g Trout
Fats 5.18g 7.38g Trout
Calories 135kcal 168kcal Trout
Calcium 17mg 30mg Trout
Iron 0.9mg 0.36mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 30mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 271mg 270mg Sturgeon
Potassium 364mg 450mg Trout
Sodium 69mg 61mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.54mg
Copper 0.053mg 0.055mg Trout
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Sturgeon
Selenium 16.2µg 28.1µg Trout
Vitamin A 875IU 301IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 100µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 515IU 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 12.9µg 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.143mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.107mg Trout
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 6.646mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.99mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.386mg Trout
Folate 17µg 12µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 4.11µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.279mg Trout
Threonine 0.907mg 1.092mg Trout
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.148mg Trout
Leucine 1.682mg 2.025mg Trout
Lysine 1.901mg 2.287mg Trout
Methionine 0.613mg 0.738mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.973mg Trout
Valine 1.066mg 1.283mg Trout
Histidine 0.609mg 0.733mg Trout
Cholesterol 77mg 70mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 1.651g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.259g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.109g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 2.363g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.799g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Trout
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
131%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.478g)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.