Tuna vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tuna and sturgeon?
- Tuna is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet sturgeon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for selenium is 167% higher.
- Tuna has 5 times more vitamin B6 than sturgeon. Tuna has 1.038mg of vitamin B6, while sturgeon has 0.23mg.
- Tuna contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +567.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.8% |
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.
| 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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +778% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1701.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| 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
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 16.2µg | 167% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 10.1mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.23mg | 62% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 12.9µg | 55% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 515IU | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 263µg | 27% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 20.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.87mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 271mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 5.18g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 2.486g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.885g | 5% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 364mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 1.173g | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
86%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.