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Steelhead trout vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steelhead trout and Catfish?

  • Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin E , yet Catfish is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 125% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has 60 times more Vitamin D than Catfish. Steelhead trout has 604IU of Vitamin D, while Catfish has 10IU.

We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +162.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 366
Equal in Sodium - 119
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
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 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +162.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 366
Equal in Sodium - 119
Equal in Zinc - 0.58

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 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +4933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +4933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Water - 74.65
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Water - 74.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Catfish Opinion
Protein 21.11g 18.44g Steelhead trout
Fats 8.26g 7.19g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 144kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 9mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.28mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 249mg 247mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 366mg Catfish
Sodium 118mg 119mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 0.58mg Catfish
Copper 0.058mg 0.039mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg Catfish
Selenium 26µg 9.9µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 65IU 2IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg 0.97mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 10IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 0.3µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Catfish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.811mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg Catfish
Folate 12µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 2.78µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg Catfish
Threonine 0.833mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.82mg Catfish
Leucine 1.396mg Catfish
Lysine 1.677mg Catfish
Methionine 0.539mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.735mg Catfish
Valine 0.894mg Catfish
Histidine 0.404mg Catfish
Cholesterol 59mg 66mg Steelhead trout
Trans Fat 0.063g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 1.586g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.069g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.02g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.018g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.049g Catfish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Steelhead trout Catfish
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
102%
Steelhead trout
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.