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Steelhead trout vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steelhead trout and Sunfish different?

  • Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Sunfish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 145% higher.
  • Steelhead trout contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Sunfish. While Steelhead trout contains 1.53g of Saturated Fat, Sunfish contains only 0.178g.

Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Contains more Calcium +243.3%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +249.1%
Contains more Copper +563.8%
Contains more Manganese +8054.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
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 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Contains more Calcium +243.3%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +249.1%
Contains more Copper +563.8%
Contains more Manganese +8054.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231

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 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +817.8%
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Other +1175%
Equal in Water - 73.72
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +817.8%
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Other +1175%
Equal in Water - 73.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1382%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1382%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Sunfish Opinion
Protein 21.11g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 8.26g 0.9g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 114kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 0.64mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 249mg 231mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 365mg 449mg Sunfish
Sodium 118mg 103mg Sunfish
Zinc 0.57mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Copper 0.058mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 26µg 16.2µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 65IU 58IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 17µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sunfish
Vitamin B1 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg Sunfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Sunfish
Folate 17µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 2.31µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 59mg 86mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.092g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.047g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.042g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 0.15g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.315g 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 Sunfish
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
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.