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Eel vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Eel and Steelhead trout?

  • Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 124% more.
  • Eel has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Steelhead trout. While Eel has 9.218g of Monounsaturated Fat, Steelhead trout has only 2.223g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Steelhead trout is lower.

We used Fish, eel, mixed species, 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 Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +264.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +213.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 365
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +264.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +213.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 365

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.
Eel
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Contains more Vitamin A +5726.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
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 A +5726.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Other +5125%
Contains more Water +19%
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +12%
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Other +5125%
Contains more Water +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.225
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.225

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 23.65g 21.11g Eel
Fats 14.95g 8.26g Eel
Calories 236kcal 159kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.64mg
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 249mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 65mg 118mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.57mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 3787IU 65IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 20µg Eel
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg Eel
Vitamin B3 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Eel
Folate 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 3.023g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 2.223g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel 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
65%
Eel
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel
Eel is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.