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Steelhead trout vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between steelhead trout and rainbow trout

  • Steelhead trout is higher in vitamin B12; however, rainbow trout is richer in vitamin A and vitamin D.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~377mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~226mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~23.6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 43% 227% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.34mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~15.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.7%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~19.94g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.383g

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 Rainbow trout
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Rainbow trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 4.3µg 62%
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 26%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin A 20µg 84µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7%
Iron 0.64mg 0.31mg 4%
Vitamin D 604IU 635IU 4%
Vitamin D 15.1µg 15.9µg 4%
Selenium 26µg 23.6µg 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Phosphorus 249mg 226mg 3%
Sodium 118mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg 3%
Fats 8.26g 6.18g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 1.507g 2%
Protein 21.11g 19.94g 2%
Calories 159kcal 141kcal 1%
Vitamin E 2.15mg 2.34mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.223g 1.979g 1%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.45mg 1%
Copper 0.058mg 0.046mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 25mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.53g 1.383g 1%
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg 0%
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Potassium 365mg 377mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.614mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.516g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Steelhead trout Rainbow trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Steelhead trout
95%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.