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Herring vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Herring and Steelhead trout

  • Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin E.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 306% higher.
  • Herring has 2 times more Zinc than Steelhead trout. While Herring has 1.27mg of Zinc, Steelhead trout has only 0.57mg.
  • Steelhead trout has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
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 +64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +120.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Sodium ~118mg

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.
Herring
11
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 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.6%
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 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +179.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 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 FatsFats +40.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2950%
~equal in Protein ~21.11g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 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 +115.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 203kcal 159kcal Herring
Protein 23.03g 21.11g Herring
Fats 11.59g 8.26g Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 214IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 41mg 25mg Herring
Calcium 74mg 30mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 365mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 0.64mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.058mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 0.57mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 249mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 118mg Herring
Vitamin A 120IU 65IU Herring
Vitamin A 36µg 20µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 5.4µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 5.79µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Herring
Folate 12µg Herring
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 2.223g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 1.225g Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.376g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.54g Herring
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 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
Herring 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
169%
Herring
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.085g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring 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 ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.