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Sturgeon vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sturgeon and tuna?

  • Sturgeon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12, yet tuna is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for selenium is 167% higher.
  • Sturgeon has 12 times more vitamin A than tuna. Sturgeon has 263µg of vitamin A, while tuna has 22µg.
  • Tuna contains less saturated fat.

We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +567.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Iron ~0.92mg

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% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
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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% 7.3% 5.8% 30% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1095.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +545%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.35µg
~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
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +778%
Contains more OtherOther +226.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.98g

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
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40% 27% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1701.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Tuna DV% diff.
Selenium 16.2µg 108.2µg 167%
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 22.07mg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 1.038mg 62%
Vitamin D 12.9µg 2µg 55%
Vitamin D 515IU 82IU 54%
Vitamin A 263µg 22µg 27%
Protein 20.7g 29.15g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.334mg 11%
Cholesterol 77mg 47mg 10%
Phosphorus 271mg 333mg 9%
Fats 5.18g 0.59g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.486g 0.138g 6%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.35µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.175g 5%
Potassium 364mg 527mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.134mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.173g 0.205g 4%
Folate 17µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.137mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.29mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 4mg 1%
Magnesium 45mg 42mg 1%
Choline 70mg 77.6mg 1%
Sodium 69mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.45mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.043mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg 1%
Calories 135kcal 130kcal 0%
Iron 0.9mg 0.92mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.313mg 0%
Threonine 0.907mg 1.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 1.682mg 2.27mg 0%
Lysine 1.901mg 2.565mg 0%
Methionine 0.613mg 0.827mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 1.091mg 0%
Valine 1.066mg 1.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.609mg 0.822mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Tuna
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
76%
Sturgeon
86%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.968g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.