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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
Equal in Potassium - 377
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 23.6
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 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
Equal in Potassium - 377
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 23.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.34
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9
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 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.34
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8
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 Fats +33.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.383
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.383

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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 21.11g 19.94g Steelhead trout
Fats 8.26g 6.18g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 141kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 25mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.31mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 249mg 226mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 118mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.57mg 0.45mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0.046mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 26µg 23.6µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 65IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 604IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 4.3µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Trans Fat 0.047g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.516g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.217g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.091g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 1.979g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

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Steelhead trout Rainbow trout
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
119%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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.