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Skipjack tuna vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Steelhead trout

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 150% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 3 times more Iron than Steelhead trout. While Skipjack tuna has 1.6mg of Iron, Steelhead trout has only 0.64mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.4%
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% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Other +20450%
Contains more Fats +540.3%
Contains more Water +13.3%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 Protein +33.6%
Contains more Other +20450%
Contains more Fats +540.3%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +814.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +814.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 28.21g 21.11g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 132kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 37mg 30mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.64mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 25mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 249mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 365mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 118mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.57mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.058mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Skipjack tuna
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 C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.53g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

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Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.