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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Rainbow trout?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 184% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 5 times more Iron than Rainbow trout. Atlantic Mackerel has 1.63mg of Iron, while Rainbow trout has 0.31mg.
  • Rainbow trout contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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 Iron +425.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +86.9%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Iron +425.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +86.9%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 226

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 B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +124.8%
Contains more Other +4850%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more Fats +124.8%
Contains more Other +4850%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 18.6g 19.94g Rainbow trout
Fats 13.89g 6.18g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 141kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Iron 1.63mg 0.31mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 25mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 226mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 314mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 90mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.63mg 0.45mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.046mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg 23.6µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 1.52mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 643IU 635IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 15.9µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.12mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.09mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 5.567mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.34mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 4.3µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.815mg 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.512mg 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.708mg 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.551mg 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 0.958mg 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.548mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 70mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.516g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.217g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.091g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 1.979g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.507g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Rainbow trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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