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Mackerel vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Steelhead trout different?

  • Mackerel is higher than Steelhead trout in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 550% more than Steelhead trout.
  • Mackerel contains 4 times more Magnesium than Steelhead trout. Mackerel contains 97mg of Magnesium, while Steelhead trout contains 25mg.
  • Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 Iron +145.3%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 365
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Iron +145.3%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 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 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +115.6%
Contains more Other +12575%
Contains more Water +32.5%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +13%
Contains more Fats +115.6%
Contains more Other +12575%
Contains more Water +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 23.85g 21.11g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 8.26g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 159kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 1.57mg 0.64mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 25mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 249mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 365mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 118mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.058mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 26µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 65IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 20µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 5.79µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 4.176g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.54g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.376g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.223g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.225g Mackerel
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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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.646g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.