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Steelhead trout vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steelhead trout and Swordfish

  • Steelhead trout has more Vitamin B12, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 174% more.
  • Steelhead trout contains 5 times more Calcium than Swordfish. Steelhead trout contains 30mg of Calcium, while Swordfish contains 6mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%

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 B12 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 16.6
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% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 16.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Fats - 7.93
Equal in Water - 68.26
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Fats - 7.93
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Swordfish Opinion
Protein 21.11g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 8.26g 7.93g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 30mg 6mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.45mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 249mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 365mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 118mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.57mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.058mg 0.046mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 26µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 65IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.15mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 604IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 15.1µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 1.62µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 59mg 78mg Steelhead trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 1.911g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.127g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.022g Swordfish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

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Steelhead trout Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.381g)
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 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.

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.