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Trout vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Trout and Sturgeon?

  • Trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Trout has 4 times more Vitamin E than Sturgeon. Trout has 2.79mg of Vitamin E , while Sturgeon has 0.63mg.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, 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.
Trout
Trout
5
:
4
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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.
Trout
Trout
8
:
3
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Trout
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%
Sturgeon
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Contains more Other +4080%
Equal in Water - 69.94
Trout
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Sturgeon
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Contains more Other +4080%
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
1
:
2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.486
Trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.486

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Trout Sturgeon
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 Trout Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 23.8g 20.7g Trout
Fats 7.38g 5.18g Trout
Calories 168kcal 135kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 17mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 30mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 270mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 450mg 364mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 69mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.54mg
Copper 0.055mg 0.053mg Trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 28.1µg 16.2µg Trout
Vitamin A 301IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 2.79mg 0.63mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 515IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 12.9µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.08mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.09mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.87mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.23mg Trout
Folate 12µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 2.5µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.232mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.907mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.954mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.682mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 1.901mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.613mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.808mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 1.066mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.609mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 77mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.651g 1.173g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.119g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.249g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.058g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.885g 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
Trout Sturgeon
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
131%
Trout
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
35%
Sturgeon

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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/nutrients
  2. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.