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Flatfish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flatfish and Steelhead trout

  • Flatfish has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 187% more than Flatfish.
  • Steelhead trout has 3 times less Sodium than Flatfish. Flatfish has 363mg of Sodium, while Steelhead trout has 118mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more IronIron +178.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%

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.
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% 2.2% 15% 105% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
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 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 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +342%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +3100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.5%
Contains more FatsFats +248.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +238.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 86kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 15.24g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 2.37g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 56mg 59mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Steelhead trout
Calcium 25mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 197mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.23mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.023mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.39mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 309mg 249mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 37IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 12µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 0.77mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 3.5µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Flatfish
Selenium 32.6µg 26µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Flatfish
Vitamin B2 0.025mg Flatfish
Vitamin B3 1.278mg Flatfish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg Flatfish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg Flatfish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Flatfish
Folate 6µg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Steelhead trout
Choline 79.9mg Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.53g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.197mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.719mg Flatfish
Isoleucine 0.754mg Flatfish
Leucine 1.335mg Flatfish
Lysine 1.561mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.56mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg Flatfish
Valine 0.8mg Flatfish
Histidine 0.374mg Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flatfish 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
32%
Flatfish
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.988g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flatfish
Flatfish 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 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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.