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

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Differences between Steelhead trout and Chinook salmon

  • Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 122% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Iron +42.2%
Contains more Magnesium +388%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Copper - 0.053
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Magnesium +388%
Contains more Phosphorus +49%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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 B12 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +62%
Equal in Water - 65.6
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +62%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.3%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 21.11g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 8.26g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 159kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 30mg 28mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 25mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 249mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 365mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 118mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.57mg 0.56mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0.053mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 26µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 65IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 2.87µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 59mg 85mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 3.214g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

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Steelhead trout Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.