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Steelhead trout vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Steelhead trout and Cod liver oil

  • Steelhead trout has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, and Copper, however, Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin D.
  • Cod liver oil covers your daily Vitamin A needs 3331% more than Steelhead trout.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 3.9% 43% 453% 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 0% 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153746.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1555.6%
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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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +1110.7%
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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
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2001.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1740.1%

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 Cod liver oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Cod liver oil Opinion
Calories 159kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 21.11g 0g Steelhead trout
Fats 8.26g 100g Cod liver oil
Cholesterol 59mg 570mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 25mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 249mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 118mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 65IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 20µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Steelhead trout
Selenium 26µg 0µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 0µg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 22.608g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.935g Cod liver oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout Cod liver oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
94%
Steelhead trout
1038%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.