Mackerel vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and rainbow trout?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet rainbow trout is higher in vitamin B5.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 612% more.
- Mackerel has 5 times more Iron than rainbow trout. While mackerel has 1.57mg of Iron, rainbow trout has only 0.31mg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in rainbow trout is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +288% |
| Contains more IronIron | +406.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +357.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +341.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
19.94 g
Fats:
6.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.8 g
Other:
0.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6237.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
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 | +254% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 141kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 19.94g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 6.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.9mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 635IU |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 377mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 280IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 84µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.34mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 23.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 5.567mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 4.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.047g |
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| Choline | 65mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 1.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 1.979g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.507g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.234mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.915mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.962mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.696mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.916mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.618mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.815mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.075mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.614mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.217g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.516g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.059g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.091g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.466g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
217%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel 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 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.