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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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +73.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +38.1%
Equal in Sodium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +73.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +38.1%
Equal in Sodium - 118

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.
Shark
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Contains more Vitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 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 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2600%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +17.5%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2600%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.1%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Shark Steelhead trout
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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

Nutrient Shark Steelhead trout Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 13.82g 8.26g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 159kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 30mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.64mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 155mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 122mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.48mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.042mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.05mg 0.011mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 26µg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 65IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 20µg Shark
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg Shark
Folate 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Saturated Fat 3.205g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 2.223g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.225g Shark
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
Shark Steelhead trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.