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Butterfish vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterfish and Rainbow trout

  • Butterfish is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Butterfish has 2 times more Zinc than Rainbow trout. While Butterfish has 0.99mg of Zinc, Rainbow trout has only 0.45mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw.

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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 +12%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%

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 B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.567
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
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 B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.567
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Other +825%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +11.1%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Other +825%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 22.15g 19.94g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 6.18g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 141kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 25mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.31mg Butterfish
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 226mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 377mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.99mg 0.45mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.046mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Butterfish
Selenium 46.8µg 23.6µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.12mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.09mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 5.567mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.34mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 11µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.234mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.915mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.962mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.696mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.916mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.618mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.815mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 1.075mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.614mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.383g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 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?

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Butterfish Rainbow trout
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
47%
Butterfish
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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 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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.