Whitefish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between whitefish and steelhead trout
- Whitefish has more phosphorus, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat; however, steelhead trout has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steelhead trout is 201% higher.
- Steelhead trout has 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than whitefish. Whitefish has 2.755g of polyunsaturated fat, while steelhead trout has 1.225g.
- Steelhead trout is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +681.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +95% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +503.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
Protein:
21.11 g
Fats:
8.26 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.59 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7225% |
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Fats
~8.26g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~70.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.755 g
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 | -24.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 5.79µg | 201% |
| Vitamin D | 15.1µg | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 604IU | 76% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 24% | |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 26µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 249mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.15mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 1.225g | 10% |
| Protein | 24.47g | 21.11g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 1.53g | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 2.223g | 1% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 159kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 365mg | 1% |
| Fats | 7.51g | 8.26g | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.989mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.261mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.376g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.