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Rainbow trout vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rainbow trout and Shark?

  • Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Shark is richer in Selenium, and Iron.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 129% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Shark. Rainbow trout has 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Shark has 0.62mg.
  • Rainbow trout contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Copper - 0.042
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Copper - 0.042

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.4%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
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% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.4%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Fats +123.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1250%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Fats +123.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1250%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.6%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 19.94g 18.62g Rainbow trout
Fats 6.18g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 141kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 25mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.31mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 25mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 226mg 194mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 377mg 155mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 122mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 23.6µg 34µg Shark
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 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.072mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 2.783mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.62mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.3mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 1.21µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.212mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg 0.843mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.867mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg 1.515mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg 1.634mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg 0.541mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.75mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg 0.965mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg 0.538mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Trans Fat 0.047g Shark
Saturated Fat 1.383g 3.205g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.431g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.089g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 3.701g Shark
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
Rainbow trout Shark
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
119%
Rainbow trout
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.822g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.