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Cheddar Cheese vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Rainbow trout different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rainbow trout is 133% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 28 times more Calcium than Rainbow trout. While Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, Rainbow trout contains only 25mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +2740%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Zinc +708.9%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Potassium +396.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +2740%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Zinc +708.9%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Potassium +396.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.6%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.6%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +439%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4537.5%
Contains more Water +99.4%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +439%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4537.5%
Contains more Water +99.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.507
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.507

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Rainbow trout Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 19.94g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 6.18g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 141kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Rainbow trout
Calcium 710mg 25mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.31mg Rainbow trout
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 226mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 653mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 3.64mg 0.45mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.046mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 23.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 280IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 84µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 24IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 0.6µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.09mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 27µg 11µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.234mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.915mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.962mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.696mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.547mg 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.815mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.075mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 99mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.047g Rainbow trout
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.979g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 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?

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

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%
Cheddar Cheese
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.484g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.