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Halibut vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halibut and Steelhead trout?

  • Halibut is higher in Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 201% more.
  • Halibut has 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Steelhead trout. While Halibut has 10.742g of Monounsaturated Fat, Steelhead trout has only 2.223g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Steelhead trout is lower.

We used Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 Iron +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Equal in Potassium - 365
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
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 B12 +503.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 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 B12 +503.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +114.8%
Contains more Other +4800%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Water +14.1%
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 Fats +114.8%
Contains more Other +4800%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Water +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 18.42g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 17.74g 8.26g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 159kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.85mg 0.64mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 25mg Halibut
Phosphorus 210mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 344mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 103mg 118mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.038mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Halibut
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 1µg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Saturated Fat 3.102g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.376g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 2.223g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 1.225g Halibut
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
Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.