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Shad vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shad and Steelhead trout?

  • Shad is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 235% higher.
  • Shad has 2 times more Calcium than Steelhead trout. Shad has 60mg of Calcium, while Steelhead trout has 30mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%

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.
Shad
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Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4035.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 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 A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4035.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Other +3450%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.11
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 +113.7%
Contains more Other +3450%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.11

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 21.71g 21.11g Shad
Fats 17.65g 8.26g Shad
Calories 252kcal 159kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 30mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.64mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 249mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 365mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 118mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.082mg 0.058mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.011mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 65IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 20µg Shad
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg Shad
Folate 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g Steelhead trout
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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is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
43%
Shad
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.