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

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What are the differences between Sockeye salmon and Steelhead trout?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, yet Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E .
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% more.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 Magnesium +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Copper +31%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Copper +31%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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 A +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Other +1450%
Contains more Fats +48.3%
Equal in Water - 70.59
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +25.4%
Contains more Other +1450%
Contains more Fats +48.3%
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.225
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.225

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sockeye salmon Steelhead trout
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sockeye salmon Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 26.48g 21.11g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 156kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 11mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.52mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 36mg 25mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 249mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 365mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 118mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.076mg 0.058mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 26µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 65IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 20µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 670IU 604IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 15.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Trans Fat 0.023g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.969g 1.53g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.54g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.225g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.014g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.561g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye 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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.