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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 RAE, 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.
Tuna
Tuna
5
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5
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Magnesium - 45
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Sturgeon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.9
Equal in Magnesium - 45

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.
Tuna
Tuna
4
:
6
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +545%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 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 B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +545%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
3
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +778%
Contains more Other +226.6%
Equal in Water - 69.94
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +40.8%
Contains more Fats +778%
Contains more Other +226.6%
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
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2
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1701.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.7%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Sturgeon
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1701.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Tuna Sturgeon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tuna Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 29.15g 20.7g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 5.18g Sturgeon
Calories 130kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 4mg 17mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.92mg 0.9mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 333mg 271mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 364mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 69mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.54mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.043mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 108.2µg 16.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 82IU 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 2µg 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.08mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.09mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 10.1mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.23mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.232mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.907mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.954mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.682mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 1.901mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.613mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.808mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.066mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.609mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 77mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.173g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.885g Sturgeon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

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