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Yellowtail vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yellowtail and Steelhead trout?

  • Yellowtail is richer in Selenium, and Potassium, yet Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Steelhead trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 189% higher.
  • Yellowtail has 2 times more Selenium than Steelhead trout. Yellowtail has 46.8µg of Selenium, while Steelhead trout has 26µg.

We used Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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 +52%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.058
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.058

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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +363.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +363.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Equal in Water - 70.59
Equal in Other - 0.04
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 +40.5%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Equal in Water - 70.59
Equal in Other - 0.04

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Steelhead trout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 29.67g 21.11g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 187kcal 159kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.63mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 249mg Steelhead trout
Potassium 538mg 365mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 118mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.57mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.058mg
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 65IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 20µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g Steelhead trout
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
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.