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Steelhead trout vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steelhead trout and Mussels?

  • Steelhead trout has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 759% higher.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Sodium.

We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +368.4%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +244.6%
Equal in Calcium - 33
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +368.4%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Manganese +61718.2%
Contains more Selenium +244.6%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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 A +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +314.5%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +314.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +84.4%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7850%
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +84.4%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7850%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.212
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.212

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 21.11g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 8.26g 4.48g Steelhead trout
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 159kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 30mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.64mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 249mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 365mg 268mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 118mg 369mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.058mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.011mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 26µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 65IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 59mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.506g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.276g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.044g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 1.014g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 1.212g Steelhead trout
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 Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.