Steelhead trout vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Steelhead trout and Eel?
- Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Eel is higher in Vitamin A, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 124% more.
- Steelhead trout has 3 times more Selenium than Eel. While Steelhead trout has 26µg of Selenium, Eel has only 8.3µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Steelhead trout is lower.
We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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 CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +213.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5726.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
23.65 g
Fats:
14.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
2.09 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5125% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.225 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.214 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +314.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.214g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 159kcal | 236kcal |
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| Protein | 21.11g | 23.65g |
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| Fats | 8.26g | 14.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 161mg |
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| Vitamin D | 604IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 365mg | 349mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.64mg | |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 2.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 249mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 118mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 65IU | 3787IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 26µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.79µg | 2.89µg |
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| Folate | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.53g | 3.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.223g | 9.218g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.225g | 1.214g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 1.922mg |
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| Lysine | 2.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg |
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| Valine | 1.218mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.376g | 0.108g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.54g | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.13g | 0.095g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel 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 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.