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Steelhead trout vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Steelhead trout and Cod?

  • Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Cod is higher in Selenium.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 198% more.
  • Steelhead trout has 18 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Cod. While Steelhead trout has 2.223g of Monounsaturated Fat, Cod has only 0.124g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cod is lower.

We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 +114.3%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
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 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
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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Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +860.5%
Contains more Other +875%
Equal in Protein - 22.83
Equal in Water - 75.92
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Fats +860.5%
Contains more Other +875%
Equal in Protein - 22.83
Equal in Water - 75.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1692.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1692.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

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 Cod
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Steelhead trout Cod Opinion
Protein 21.11g 22.83g Cod
Fats 8.26g 0.86g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 105kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 14mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.49mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Cod
Phosphorus 249mg 138mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 244mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 118mg 78mg Cod
Zinc 0.57mg 0.58mg Cod
Copper 0.058mg 0.036mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Cod
Selenium 26µg 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 65IU 47IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 14µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg 0.81mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 46IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 1.2µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.079mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.18mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Cod
Folate 8µg Cod
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 1.05µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 59mg 55mg Cod
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.168g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.154g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.004g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.013g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 0.124g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.292g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout Cod
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
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.362g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod 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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.