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Steelhead trout vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steelhead trout and Tuna

  • Steelhead trout has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 149% more.
  • Steelhead trout contains 16 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Tuna. Steelhead trout contains 2.223g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Tuna contains 0.138g.
  • Tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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 +650%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.2%
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% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.2%

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +655%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65
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% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +655%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +3100%
Equal in Water - 68.98
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +3100%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Tuna Opinion
Protein 21.11g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 8.26g 0.59g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 130kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 4mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.64mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 249mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 365mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 118mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.57mg 0.45mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.058mg 0.043mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 26µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 65IU
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 2.15mg 0.29mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU 82IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg 2µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 2.35µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 59mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.105g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.015g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.005g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 0.138g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.175g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.002g 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 Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.325g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna 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 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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.