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Rainbow trout vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rainbow trout and Butterfish

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Butterfish is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Butterfish. While Rainbow trout has 84µg of Vitamin A RAE, Butterfish has only 33µg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
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 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%

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 A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.769
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.769
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Other +825%
Equal in Water - 66.83
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Other +825%
Equal in Water - 66.83

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 Butterfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Butterfish Opinion
Protein 19.94g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 6.18g 10.28g Butterfish
Calories 141kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 25mg 28mg Butterfish
Iron 0.31mg 0.64mg Butterfish
Magnesium 25mg 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 226mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 377mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 51mg 114mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Butterfish
Selenium 23.6µg 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 280IU 109IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 33µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.865mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 11µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 1.83µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.915mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.696mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.916mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.618mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 1.075mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.614mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 59mg 83mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.383g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
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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Rainbow trout Butterfish
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
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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 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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.