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Sturgeon
Calories & nutrition facts
mixed species, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 105 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 32%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4 g 5%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 54 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 210 µg 23%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 10.3 µg 52%
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 0.1 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 8.3 mg 52%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.75 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 2.2 µg 92%
- Choline 56 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.7 mg 4%
- Magnesium 35 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 211 mg 17%
- Potassium 284 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.42 mg 4%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 12.6 µg 23%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 105 | 16 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 89 | 14 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 179 | 27 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 45 | 6.9 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 268 | 41 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 357 | 55 g | 0 g | 14 g |
Similar foods
- Smoked sturgeonmixed species173 kcal / 100 g
- Sturgeon caviardark roe145 kcal / 100 g
- Sharkmixed species, raw130 kcal / 100 g
- Dogfish sharkmixed species, raw130 kcal / 100 g
- Swordfishraw144 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed species fish roemixed species, raw143 kcal / 100 g
- Troutmixed species, raw148 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed species whitefishraw134 kcal / 100 g
- Fishaverage, raw124 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sturgeon
How should you cook sturgeon so it stays moist?
Its firm flesh suits grilling, pan-frying or baking. Cook steaks over medium heat or bake at 180 °C until opaque and just flaking; avoid prolonged cooking, which can make them dry.
Can you eat sturgeon raw?
Only use sturgeon sold and handled specifically for raw eating, and keep it properly chilled; ordinary fresh fish is not automatically safe to serve raw. If you are unsure how it was handled, cook it through.
How do you know when sturgeon is cooked?
The flesh turns opaque and separates into flakes when pressed gently with a fork. For a temperature check, aim for 63 °C at the thickest part, then let it rest briefly.
What flavours go well with sturgeon?
Its mild, meaty flavour works with lemon, dill, parsley, capers and a little butter. Serve it with boiled potatoes, rice or roasted vegetables, or use it in a fish pie.
How is sturgeon different from smoked sturgeon?
Smoked sturgeon is cured and smoked, so it tastes saltier and more savoury and needs no further cooking if sold ready to eat. It has 173 kcal and 31.2 g protein per 100 g, compared with 105 kcal and 16 g protein in fresh sturgeon.
How should you store fresh sturgeon?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within one to two days of buying. Freeze it promptly if you will not use it in that time, wrapped airtight to limit freezer burn.
Is sturgeon the same fish as the one used for caviar?
Yes: caviar traditionally means salted eggs from sturgeon. The fish itself is also eaten as firm, mild-flavoured steaks or fillets.
How much protein does sturgeon provide in a typical portion?
An 85 g portion provides 14 g protein. Sturgeon also contains vitamin B12 and is high in vitamin D and niacin.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173701 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
