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Steelhead trout vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steelhead trout and Sardine different?

  • Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin D, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 131% higher.
  • Steelhead trout contains 3 times more Vitamin D than Sardine. While Steelhead trout contains 604IU of Vitamin D, Sardine contains 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 Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Calcium +1173.3%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Copper +220.7%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +102.7%
Equal in Potassium - 397
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Calcium +1173.3%
Contains more Iron +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.8%
Contains more Copper +220.7%
Contains more Manganese +881.8%
Contains more Selenium +102.7%
Equal in Potassium - 397

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 D +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.04
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +214.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +38.6%
Contains more Other +10700%
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +38.6%
Contains more Other +10700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.528

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Sardine Opinion
Protein 21.11g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 8.26g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 159kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 30mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.64mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 25mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 249mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 365mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 118mg 307mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.058mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.011mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 26µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 65IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.15mg 2.04mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 193IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 4.8µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 59mg 142mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.509g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 5.148g Sardine
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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is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.