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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 from 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 Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +39%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Equal in Calcium - 30

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 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +503.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 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 A +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +503.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Other +7225%
Equal in Fats - 8.26
Equal in Water - 70.59
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 +15.9%
Contains more Other +7225%
Equal in Fats - 8.26
Equal in Water - 70.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Whitefish 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 Whitefish Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 24.47g 21.11g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 172kcal 159kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 30mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 249mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 365mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 118mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.57mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.058mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.011mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 26µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 131IU 65IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 20µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.162g 1.53g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.54g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.376g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.13g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 2.223g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 1.225g Whitefish
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
Whitefish 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
35%
Whitefish
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
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.

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.