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Snail vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snail and steelhead trout

  • Snail is higher in magnesium, copper, iron, and vitamin E; however, steelhead trout is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and monounsaturated Fat.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 220% higher.
  • Snail has 10 times more Magnesium than steelhead trout. While snail has 250mg of Magnesium, steelhead trout has only 25mg.
  • Snail has less saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw 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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more IronIron +446.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +589.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
~equal in Potassium ~365mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~249mg
~equal in Selenium ~26µg

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.
Snail
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1058%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +490%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +758.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 90kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 16.1g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 1.4g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Net carbs 2g 0g Snail
Carbs 2g 0g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 59mg Snail
Vitamin D 0IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 250mg 25mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 382mg 365mg Snail
Iron 3.5mg 0.64mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.058mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 0.57mg Snail
Phosphorus 272mg 249mg Snail
Sodium 70mg 118mg Snail
Vitamin A 100IU 65IU Snail
Vitamin A 30µg 20µg Snail
Vitamin E 5mg 2.15mg Snail
Vitamin D 0µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg Steelhead trout
Selenium 27.4µg 26µg Snail
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Snail
Vitamin B2 0.12mg Snail
Vitamin B3 1.4mg Snail
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Snail
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Snail
Folate 6µg Snail
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 1.53g Snail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snail Steelhead trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Snail
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snail
Snail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snail
Snail 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.