Cod vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cod and steelhead trout?
- Cod is higher in selenium, yet steelhead trout is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, phosphorus, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 198% more.
- Cod has 2 times more magnesium than steelhead trout. While cod has 42mg of magnesium, steelhead trout has only 25mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cod is lower.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +451.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.83 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +875% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.11g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~70.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.168 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.292 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.225 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1692.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 5.79µg | 198% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 15.1µg | 70% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 604IU | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 22% | |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 26µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 249mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 0.86g | 8.26g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 2.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 1.53g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 1.225g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.223g | 5% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 365mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 22.83g | 21.11g | 3% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 159kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.376g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
30%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.362g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.