Steelhead trout vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between steelhead trout and shark?
- Steelhead trout is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium, yet shark is higher in selenium, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 191% more.
- Steelhead trout has 2 times more potassium than shark. While steelhead trout has 365mg of potassium, shark has only 155mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in steelhead trout is lower.
We used Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +135.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +38.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +73.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +354.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +378.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +170% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +67.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +2600% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.225 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +167% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 5.79µg | 1.21µg | 191% |
Vitamin D | 15.1µg | 76% | |
Vitamin D | 604IU | 76% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 17% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.225g | 3.701g | 17% |
Selenium | 26µg | 34µg | 15% |
Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
Fats | 8.26g | 13.82g | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.223g | 5.935g | 9% |
Saturated fat | 1.53g | 3.205g | 8% |
Phosphorus | 249mg | 194mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 7% | |
Iron | 0.64mg | 1.11mg | 6% |
Potassium | 365mg | 155mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 6% | |
Protein | 21.11g | 18.62g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 20µg | 54µg | 4% |
Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 25mg | 43mg | 4% |
Calories | 159kcal | 228kcal | 3% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.058mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
Calcium | 30mg | 50mg | 2% |
Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 59mg | 59mg | 0% |
Sodium | 118mg | 122mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.376g | 0.258g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.54g | 0.431g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.13g | 0.089g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
77%

29%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

42%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.