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Tuna vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tuna and Steelhead trout

  • Tuna has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 149% more.
  • Tuna contains 2 times more Magnesium than Steelhead trout. Tuna contains 42mg of Magnesium, while Steelhead trout contains 25mg.
  • Tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%

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.
Tuna
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +655%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~65IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3100%
Contains more FatsFats +1300%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.59g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Steelhead trout
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tuna Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 130kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 29.15g 21.11g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 47mg 59mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Tuna
Calcium 4mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 527mg 365mg Tuna
Iron 0.92mg 0.64mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Phosphorus 333mg 249mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 118mg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 65IU
Vitamin A 22µg 20µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 2µg 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Tuna
Selenium 108.2µg 26µg Tuna
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
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Tuna
Folate 2µg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Steelhead trout
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.53g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.225g Steelhead trout
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Steelhead trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
88%
Tuna
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

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