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Smoked salmon vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoked salmon and Steelhead trout different?

  • Smoked salmon is richer in Copper, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 105% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Smoked salmon contains 6 times more Sodium than Steelhead trout. Smoked salmon contains 672mg of Sodium, while Steelhead trout contains 118mg.

Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) types were used 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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
4
:
6
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Copper +296.6%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Steelhead trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Copper +296.6%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%

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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
9
:
2
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.6%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Steelhead trout
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 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
2
:
2
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains more Other +13400%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Equal in Water - 70.59
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Steelhead trout
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Other +13400%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
1
:
2
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.223
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Steelhead trout
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.223

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 18.28g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 4.32g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 117kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 11mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.85mg 0.64mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 164mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 175mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 672mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.31mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.23mg 0.058mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 32.4µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 65IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 20µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 685IU 604IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg 15.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 59mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 1.53g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon 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
99%
Smoked salmon
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.601g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon 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 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.

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.