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Butterfish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Butterfish and Steelhead trout

  • Butterfish has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 165% more.
  • Butterfish contains 2 times more Selenium than Steelhead trout. Butterfish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Steelhead trout contains 26µg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg
~equal in Sodium ~118mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +216.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 FatsFats +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1750%
~equal in Protein ~21.11g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.59g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 187kcal 159kcal Butterfish
Protein 22.15g 21.11g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 8.26g Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 481mg 365mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.64mg
Copper 0.069mg 0.058mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.57mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 249mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 118mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 65IU Butterfish
Vitamin A 33µg 20µg Butterfish
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Butterfish
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Folate 17µg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.53g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfish Steelhead trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
44%
Butterfish
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.