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Steelhead trout vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steelhead trout and Alaska pollock different?

  • Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E, while Alaska pollock is higher in Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily need of Vitamin D 92% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Steelhead trout contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Steelhead trout contains 1.53g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +224%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg

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.
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%
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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +667.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +4125%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1559%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Alaska pollock Opinion
Calories 159kcal 111kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 21.11g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 8.26g 1.18g Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 59mg 86mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 51IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 30mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 365mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.64mg 0.56mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.57mg
Phosphorus 249mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 118mg 419mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 65IU 51IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 20µg 17µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg 0.28mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 1.3µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 26µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 3.66µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg Alaska pollock
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 0.134g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.583g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.086g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.423g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.027g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Steelhead trout Alaska pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
94%
Steelhead trout
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock 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)

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.