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Swordfish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swordfish and Steelhead trout

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 174% more.
  • Swordfish contains 3 times more Selenium than Steelhead trout. Swordfish contains 68.5µg of Selenium, while Steelhead trout contains 26µg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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 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%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
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%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Copper +26.1%

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 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.1
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%
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 A +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.1

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Steelhead trout
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 Swordfish Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 23.45g 21.11g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 172kcal 159kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.45mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 35mg 25mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 249mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 365mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 118mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 0.57mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg 26µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 65IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 20µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 2.15mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 604IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 15.1µg 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 1.62µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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 78mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.911g 1.53g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.54g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.13g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 2.223g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.225g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.014g Swordfish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

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Swordfish 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
95%
Swordfish
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
38%
Steelhead trout

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