Steelhead trout vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between steelhead trout and salmon
- Steelhead trout has more vitamin B12; however, salmon is richer in selenium, copper, potassium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Steelhead trout covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 114% more than salmon.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +453.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 AVitamin A | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.8% |
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:
25.44 g
Fats:
8.13 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.62 g
Other:
6.81 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16925% |
~equal in
Fats
~8.13g
~equal in
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
1.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.697 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.256 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.79µg | 3.05µg | 114% |
| Vitamin D | 604IU | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.1µg | 76% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.944mg | 73% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.077mg | 63% | |
| Selenium | 26µg | 46.8µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 37% | |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.321mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.225g | 3.256g | 14% |
| Protein | 21.11g | 25.44g | 9% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 628mg | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.53g | 1.257g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.223g | 2.697g | 1% |
| Calories | 159kcal | 182kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 249mg | 256mg | 1% |
| Fats | 8.26g | 8.13g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.115mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.067mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.336mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.753mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.993mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.31mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.376g | 0.411g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.54g | 1.429g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.13g | 0.368g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
77%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.