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Steelhead trout vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steelhead trout and Shad?

  • Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Shad is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 235% higher.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry 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 Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4035.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4035.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Other +3450%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Other +3450%
Equal in Protein - 21.71

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Shad Opinion
Protein 21.11g 21.71g Shad
Fats 8.26g 17.65g Shad
Calories 159kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 30mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.64mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 249mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 365mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 118mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.57mg 0.47mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.011mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 26µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 65IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg Shad
Folate 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 0.14µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 59mg 96mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 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 Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.