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Steelhead trout vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steelhead trout and Herring

  • Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin E, however, Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 306% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has 3 times more Vitamin D than Herring. While Steelhead trout has 604IU of Vitamin D, Herring has only 214IU.
  • Steelhead trout has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +120.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Sodium ~115mg

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%
Herring
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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 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2950%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

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
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Herring Opinion
Calories 159kcal 203kcal Herring
Protein 21.11g 23.03g Herring
Fats 8.26g 11.59g Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 214IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 41mg Herring
Calcium 30mg 74mg Herring
Potassium 365mg 419mg Herring
Iron 0.64mg 1.41mg Herring
Copper 0.058mg 0.118mg Herring
Zinc 0.57mg 1.27mg Herring
Phosphorus 249mg 303mg Herring
Sodium 118mg 115mg Herring
Vitamin A 65IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A 20µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 2.15mg 1.37mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 5.4µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 26µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Herring
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Herring
Folate 12µg Herring
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 1.53g 2.615g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 2.735g Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.071g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout Herring
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
169%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.085g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.