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Steelhead trout vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steelhead trout and Smoked salmon different?

  • Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin E , while Smoked salmon is higher in Copper, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 105% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Steelhead trout contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Smoked salmon. Steelhead trout contains 59mg of Cholesterol, while Smoked salmon contains 23mg.

Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types were used 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.
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
6
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4
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Copper +296.6%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Steelhead trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Copper +296.6%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%

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.
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
2
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9
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Steelhead trout
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%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
2
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2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Contains more Other +13400%
Equal in Water - 72
Steelhead trout
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +91.2%
Contains more Other +13400%
Equal in Water - 72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout
2
:
1
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.023
Steelhead trout
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.023

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Smoked salmon Opinion
Protein 21.11g 18.28g Steelhead trout
Fats 8.26g 4.32g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 117kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 11mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 249mg 164mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 175mg Steelhead trout
Sodium 118mg 672mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.57mg 0.31mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 26µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 65IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 2.15mg 1.35mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 15.1µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 3.26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 59mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.267g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.183g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.073g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 2.023g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.995g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout Smoked salmon
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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.601g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon 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 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.

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.