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Sunfish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunfish and Steelhead trout different?

  • Sunfish is higher in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 145% higher.
  • Sunfish contains 82 times more Manganese than Steelhead trout. While Sunfish contains 0.897mg of Manganese, Steelhead trout contains only 0.011mg.
  • Steelhead trout has less Cholesterol.

Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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 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%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 249
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
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%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 249

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 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% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunfish Steelhead trout
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 Sunfish Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 24.87g 21.11g Sunfish
Fats 0.9g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 114kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 103mg 30mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 0.64mg Sunfish
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 449mg 365mg Sunfish
Sodium 103mg 118mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 0.57mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.058mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.011mg Sunfish
Selenium 16.2µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 58IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 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 2.31µg 5.79µg 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 86mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.178g 1.53g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 1.225g 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
Sunfish Steelhead trout
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
39%
Sunfish
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
38%
Steelhead trout

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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/nutrients
  2. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.