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Mackerel vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Rainbow trout

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, Iron, and Magnesium, while Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 321% more than Rainbow trout.
  • Mackerel has 87 times more Sodium than Rainbow trout. Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, while Rainbow trout has 51mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +351.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 17% 47% 477% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7700%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.34mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 FatsFats +306.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16650%
Contains more WaterWater +71.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.94g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +320.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Rainbow trout Opinion
Calories 305kcal 141kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 19.94g Rainbow trout
Fats 25.1g 6.18g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 95mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 1006IU 635IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 25mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 377mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.31mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.046mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.45mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 226mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 157IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 47µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.34mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 15.9µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Rainbow trout
Selenium 73.4µg 23.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.34mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 4.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 11µg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.047g Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg 65mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.979g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.507g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.217g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.516g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.091g Mackerel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Rainbow trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
200%
Mackerel
113%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.765g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.