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Rainbow trout vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rainbow trout and Mackerel?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 612% more.
  • Rainbow trout has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Mackerel. While Rainbow trout has 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, Mackerel has only 0.99mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rainbow trout is lower.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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 +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Zinc +108.9%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +118.6%
Equal in Potassium - 401
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Zinc +108.9%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +118.6%
Equal in Potassium - 401

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 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Other +6237.5%
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Other +6237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.3%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Mackerel Opinion
Protein 19.94g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 6.18g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 141kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 25mg 15mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 25mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 226mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 377mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 51mg 83mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.046mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 23.6µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 280IU 180IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 54µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.4mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.99mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 11µg 2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.915mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.696mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.916mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.618mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.075mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.614mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 59mg 75mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.383g 4.176g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 4.3g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Mackerel
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
119%
Rainbow trout
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.