Whitefish vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are whitefish and sturgeon different?
- Whitefish is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat, while sturgeon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and iron.
- Sturgeon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than whitefish.
- Whitefish contains 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than sturgeon. Whitefish contains 2.755g of polyunsaturated fat, while sturgeon contains 0.885g.
Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, 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.
| 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% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.5% |
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 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +574.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +160.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.7% |
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Carbs
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Water
~69.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.3% |
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Saturated fat
~1.173g
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.486g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 65% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.5µg | 64% |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 64% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 10.1mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 263µg | 25% |
| Choline | 70mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 0.885g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 271mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.47g | 20.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.54mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 7.51g | 5.18g | 4% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 364mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 77mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 16.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 1.173g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 2.486g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.073mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.248mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.058g | 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
33%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)