Steelhead trout vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steelhead trout and sardines different?
- Steelhead trout is higher in vitamin D; however, sardines are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardines is 131% higher.
- Steelhead trout contains 3 times more vitamin D than sardines. While steelhead trout contains 604IU of vitamin D, sardines contain only 193IU.
- Steelhead trout has less cholesterol.
Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1173.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +881.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +214.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10700% |
~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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +320.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.528g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.79µg | 8.94µg | 131% |
| Vitamin D | 15.1µg | 4.8µg | 52% |
| Vitamin D | 604IU | 193IU | 51% |
| Selenium | 26µg | 52.7µg | 49% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 382mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 249mg | 490mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 2.92mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 142mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.225g | 5.148g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 17% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.186mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 118mg | 307mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.31mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.11g | 24.62g | 7% |
| Fats | 8.26g | 11.45g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.223g | 3.869g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Calories | 159kcal | 208kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 2.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 397mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.53g | 1.528g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.376g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.54g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
77%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardines is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines 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)