Atlantic Mackerel vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Rainbow trout?
- Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 184% higher.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 5 times more Iron than Rainbow trout. Atlantic Mackerel has 1.63mg of Iron, while Rainbow trout has 0.31mg.
- Rainbow trout contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
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Iron
+425.8%
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Magnesium
+204%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+58.7%
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Manganese
+36.4%
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Selenium
+86.9%
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Calcium
+108.3%
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Potassium
+20.1%
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Sodium
-43.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
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Iron
+425.8%
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Magnesium
+204%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+58.7%
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Manganese
+36.4%
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Selenium
+86.9%
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Calcium
+108.3%
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Potassium
+20.1%
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Sodium
-43.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
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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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+246.7%
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Vitamin B3
+63.1%
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Vitamin B6
+17.4%
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Vitamin B12
+102.6%
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Vitamin K
+4900%
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Vitamin A
+67.7%
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Vitamin E
+53.9%
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Vitamin C
+625%
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Vitamin B5
+94.7%
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Folate
+1000%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+246.7%
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Vitamin B3
+63.1%
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Vitamin B6
+17.4%
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Vitamin B12
+102.6%
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Vitamin K
+4900%
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Vitamin A
+67.7%
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Vitamin E
+53.9%
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Vitamin C
+625%
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Vitamin B5
+94.7%
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Folate
+1000%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+124.8%
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+4850%
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Water
+16.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
Protein:
19.94 g
Fats:
6.18 g
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0 g
Water:
73.8 g
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0.08 g
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Fats
+124.8%
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+4850%
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+16.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+175.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+122.3%
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Saturated Fat
-57.5%
Saturated Fat:
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.35 g
Saturated Fat:
1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.507 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+175.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+122.3%
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Saturated Fat
-57.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.6g | 19.94g |
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Fats | 13.89g | 6.18g |
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Calories | 205kcal | 141kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 25mg |
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Iron | 1.63mg | 0.31mg |
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Magnesium | 76mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 217mg | 226mg |
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Potassium | 314mg | 377mg |
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Sodium | 90mg | 51mg |
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Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.45mg |
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Copper | 0.073mg | 0.046mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.011mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 23.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 167IU | 280IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 84µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 2.34mg |
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Vitamin D | 643IU | 635IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 15.9µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 5.567mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 1.667mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.34mg |
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Folate | 1µg | 11µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 4.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 5µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.234mg |
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Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.915mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 0.962mg |
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Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.696mg |
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Lysine | 1.708mg | 1.916mg |
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Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.618mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.815mg |
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Valine | 0.958mg | 1.075mg |
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Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.614mg |
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Cholesterol | 70mg | 59mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.047g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.257g | 1.383g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 0.516g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 0.217g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.091g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g | 1.979g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 1.507g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.04g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.466g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.059g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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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
171%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.