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Sturgeon vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sturgeon and whitefish different?

  • Sturgeon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and iron, while whitefish is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sturgeon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than whitefish.
  • Sturgeon contains 7 times more vitamin A than whitefish. Sturgeon contains 875IU of vitamin A, while whitefish contains 131IU.

Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more IronIron +91.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Sodium ~65mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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%
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% 13% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +45%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.09g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.162g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.559g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Whitefish DV% diff.
Vitamin D 12.9µg 65%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.96µg 64%
Vitamin D 515IU 64%
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 3.846mg 39%
Vitamin A 263µg 39µg 25%
Choline 70mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 2.755g 12%
Phosphorus 271mg 346mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.346mg 9%
Protein 20.7g 24.47g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.171mg 8%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.27mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 0.47mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.154mg 5%
Copper 0.053mg 0.092mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Fats 5.18g 7.51g 4%
Calories 135kcal 172kcal 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.086mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 33mg 2%
Potassium 364mg 406mg 1%
Magnesium 45mg 42mg 1%
Cholesterol 77mg 77mg 0%
Sodium 69mg 65mg 0%
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 17µg 17µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.173g 1.162g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.486g 2.559g 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.274mg 0%
Threonine 0.907mg 1.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 1.682mg 1.989mg 0%
Lysine 1.901mg 2.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.613mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.955mg 0%
Valine 1.066mg 1.261mg 0%
Histidine 0.609mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.406g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 1.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (77 mg)
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 ($)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.