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Rainbow trout vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rainbow trout and Halibut?

  • Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Halibut is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 139% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has 6 times more Calcium than Halibut. Rainbow trout has 25mg of Calcium, while Halibut has 4mg.
  • Rainbow trout contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +525%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 344
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 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 344

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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.8%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.8%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Fats +187.1%
Contains more Other +2350%
Equal in Protein - 18.42
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Fats +187.1%
Contains more Other +2350%
Equal in Protein - 18.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%

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 Halibut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Halibut Opinion
Protein 19.94g 18.42g Rainbow trout
Fats 6.18g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 141kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 25mg 4mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 25mg 33mg Halibut
Phosphorus 226mg 210mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 377mg 344mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 103mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.51mg Halibut
Copper 0.046mg 0.038mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Halibut
Selenium 23.6µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 280IU 60IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 18µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.073mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 1.923mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.288mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 11µg 1µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 0.96µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.206mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg 0.808mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.849mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg 1.497mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg 1.692mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg 0.545mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.719mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg 0.949mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg 0.542mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Trans Fat 0.047g Halibut
Saturated Fat 1.383g 3.102g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.504g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 1.753g Halibut
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
Rainbow trout Halibut
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
119%
Rainbow trout
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.719g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/nutrients
  2. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.