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Sardine vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Steelhead trout different?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 131% higher.
  • Sardine contains 13 times more Calcium than Steelhead trout. While Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, Steelhead trout contains only 30mg.
  • Steelhead trout has less Sodium.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1173.3%
Contains more IronIron +356.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
~equal in Potassium ~365mg

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.
Sardine
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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% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +66.2%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +214.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +38.6%
Contains more OtherOther +10700%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +74%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.53g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 208kcal 159kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 21.11g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 8.26g Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 193IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 39mg 25mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 30mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 365mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.64mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.058mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.57mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 249mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 108IU 65IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 20µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 4.8µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.108mg 0.011mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 26µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 5.79µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Folate 10µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 1.53g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.223g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.225g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.376g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.