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Rainbow trout vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rainbow trout and Beef?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE, yet Beef is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 105% more.
  • Rainbow trout has 42 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beef. While Rainbow trout has 84µg of Vitamin A RAE, Beef has only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Rainbow trout is lower.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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 Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +880.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Equal in Potassium - 352
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +880.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Zinc +722.2%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Equal in Potassium - 352
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +836%
Contains more Vitamin D +15800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 4.21
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +836%
Contains more Vitamin D +15800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 4.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Fats - 6.54
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Fats - 6.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.2%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.2%

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 Beef
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 Rainbow trout Beef Opinion
Protein 19.94g 27.55g Beef
Fats 6.18g 6.54g Beef
Calories 141kcal 169kcal Beef
Calcium 25mg 13mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Rainbow trout
Phosphorus 226mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 377mg 352mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 54mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.046mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Rainbow trout
Selenium 23.6µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 280IU 6IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg 0.25mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU 3IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.074mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.481mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 11µg 7µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 4.21µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.915mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.696mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.916mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.618mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.075mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.614mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 59mg 85mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g 0.375g Rainbow trout
Saturated Fat 1.383g 2.595g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.002g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.002g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.011g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.532g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g 0.002g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g 0.349g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g 0.013g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.017g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
119%
Rainbow trout
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.212g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef 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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.