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Steelhead trout vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Steelhead trout and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer than Steelhead trout in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 122% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Steelhead trout is lower.

We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +69.6%

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 E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 16.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 16.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +68.2%
Contains more Other +9800%
Equal in Water - 63.55
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +68.2%
Contains more Other +9800%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.5%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.5%

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 Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 21.11g 18.6g Steelhead trout
Fats 8.26g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 159kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 30mg 12mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 25mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 249mg 217mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 314mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 118mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.57mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.058mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 26µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 65IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.15mg 1.52mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 15.1µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 59mg 70mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 3.257g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
102%
Steelhead trout
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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 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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.