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Catfish vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Catfish and Rainbow trout

  • Catfish has less Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily Vitamin D needs 104% more than Catfish.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +138.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
Equal in Potassium - 377
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +138.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 226
Equal in Potassium - 377

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 B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +5200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
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 B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +5200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8
Equal in Other - 0.08
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +16.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8
Equal in Other - 0.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 18.44g 19.94g Rainbow trout
Fats 7.19g 6.18g Catfish
Calories 144kcal 141kcal Catfish
Calcium 9mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.28mg 0.31mg Rainbow trout
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Phosphorus 247mg 226mg Catfish
Potassium 366mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 119mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.58mg 0.45mg Catfish
Copper 0.039mg 0.046mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg Catfish
Selenium 9.9µg 23.6µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 2IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 0.97mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 10IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 0.3µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.09mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 12µg 11µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.1µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.833mg 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.396mg 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.677mg 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.539mg 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 0.894mg 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.404mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 66mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.063g 0.047g Rainbow trout
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 1.979g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g 0.04g Catfish
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
Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.