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Cod vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cod and Rainbow trout?

  • Cod is richer in Selenium, yet Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 135% higher.
  • Cod has 2 times more Magnesium than Rainbow trout. Cod has 42mg of Magnesium, while Rainbow trout has 25mg.
  • Cod contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 +58.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.3%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.3%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +27.8%

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.
Cod
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Contains more Vitamin A +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1225%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
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 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1225%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +309.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Other +387.5%
Contains more Fats +618.6%
Equal in Water - 73.8
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 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 +14.5%
Contains more Other +387.5%
Contains more Fats +618.6%
Equal in Water - 73.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1496%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.1%
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1496%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 22.83g 19.94g Cod
Fats 0.86g 6.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 105kcal 141kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 14mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.49mg 0.31mg Cod
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Cod
Phosphorus 138mg 226mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 244mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 78mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.58mg 0.45mg Cod
Copper 0.036mg 0.046mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Cod
Selenium 37.6µg 23.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 47IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 0.81mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 46IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 1.2µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 1mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 8µg 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.234mg Cod
Threonine 1.001mg 0.915mg Cod
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0.962mg Cod
Leucine 1.856mg 1.696mg Cod
Lysine 2.097mg 1.916mg Cod
Methionine 0.676mg 0.618mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0.815mg Cod
Valine 1.176mg 1.075mg Cod
Histidine 0.672mg 0.614mg Cod
Cholesterol 55mg 59mg Cod
Trans Fat 0.047g Cod
Saturated Fat 0.168g 1.383g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 1.507g Rainbow trout
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Rainbow trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
30%
Cod
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.