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Rainbow trout vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rainbow trout and basil

  • Rainbow trout has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than rainbow trout.

Food types used in this article are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +608%
Contains more IronIron +922.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +737%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10336.4%

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 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Basil
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +520.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414700%
Contains more FolateFolate +518.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +533%
Contains more FatsFats +865.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1775%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2148.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 414.8µg 346%
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 0µg 179%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 0µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 0IU 79%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.148mg 49%
Selenium 23.6µg 0.3µg 42%
Copper 0.046mg 0.385mg 38%
Iron 0.31mg 3.17mg 36%
Protein 19.94g 3.15g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.209mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 0.902mg 29%
Phosphorus 226mg 56mg 24%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin A 84µg 264µg 20%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 18mg 17%
Calcium 25mg 177mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.155mg 14%
Folate 11µg 68µg 14%
Choline 65mg 11.4mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 0.8mg 10%
Magnesium 25mg 64mg 9%
Fats 6.18g 0.64g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.389g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.034mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.383g 0.041g 6%
Calories 141kcal 23kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 0.088g 5%
Zinc 0.45mg 0.81mg 3%
Sodium 51mg 4mg 2%
Potassium 377mg 295mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.076mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.047g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.614mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
95%
Rainbow trout
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.