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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.
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%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
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%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Copper +34.9%

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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +3100%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Equal in Water - 70.59
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 Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +3100%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1510.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 Tuna Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 29.15g 21.11g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 130kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 4mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.92mg 0.64mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 249mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 365mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 118mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.043mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Tuna
Selenium 108.2µg 26µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 65IU
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 20µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 82IU 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 2µg 15.1µg 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 2.35µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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 47mg 59mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.53g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
38%
Steelhead trout

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. 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.