Shark vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shark and steelhead trout?
- Shark is higher in selenium, iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, yet steelhead trout is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 191% more.
- Shark has 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than steelhead trout. While shark has 3.701g of polyunsaturated fat, steelhead trout has only 1.225g.
- The amount of saturated fat in steelhead trout is lower.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +170% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +378.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2600% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 g
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 | +167% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 5.79µg | 191% |
| Vitamin D | 15.1µg | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 604IU | 76% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.225g | 17% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 26µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 13.82g | 8.26g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 2.223g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 1.53g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 249mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 365mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 18.62g | 21.11g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 159kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.376g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
29%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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.
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.