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Alaska pollock vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alaska pollock and Steelhead trout different?

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Selenium, and Magnesium, while Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E .
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily need of Vitamin D 92% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock contains 4 times more Sodium than Steelhead trout. Alaska pollock contains 419mg of Sodium, while Steelhead trout contains 118mg.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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 Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +224%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 249
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Copper - 0.058
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +224%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 249
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Copper - 0.058

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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +667.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.2%
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% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +667.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Other +4125%
Contains more Fats +600%
Equal in Water - 70.59
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Other +4125%
Contains more Fats +600%
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1559%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.1%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1559%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Steelhead trout
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 23.48g 21.11g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 111kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 72mg 30mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 81mg 25mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 249mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 365mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 0.57mg
Copper 0.06mg 0.058mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 44.1µg 26µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 51IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 1.3µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.159g 1.53g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alaska pollock Steelhead trout
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
62%
Alaska pollock
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.