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Rainbow trout vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rainbow trout and Steelhead trout

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Steelhead trout. While Rainbow trout has 84µg of Vitamin A RAE, Steelhead trout has only 20µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 365
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 365
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.15
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
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 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.15
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.11
Equal in Water - 70.59
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 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 Other +100%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.11
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 19.94g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 6.18g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 141kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 25mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.31mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 226mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 377mg 365mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 118mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.046mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 23.6µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 280IU 65IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 20µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg 2.15mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU 604IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 15.1µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Trans Fat 0.047g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.383g 1.53g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 1.225g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g 0.014g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g 0.051g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rainbow trout 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
119%
Rainbow trout
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.