Rainbow trout vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Rainbow trout and Eel?
- Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 117% higher.
- Rainbow trout has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Eel. Rainbow trout has 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Eel has 0.28mg.
- Rainbow trout contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-21.5%
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Copper
+58.6%
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Selenium
+184.3%
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Iron
+106.5%
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Phosphorus
+22.6%
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Zinc
+362.2%
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Manganese
+263.6%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 349
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Sodium
-21.5%
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Copper
+58.6%
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Selenium
+184.3%
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Iron
+106.5%
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Phosphorus
+22.6%
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Zinc
+362.2%
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Manganese
+263.6%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 349
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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Vitamin C
+61.1%
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Vitamin B2
+76.5%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Vitamin B5
+495.4%
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Vitamin B6
+341.6%
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Vitamin B12
+48.8%
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Vitamin A
+1252.5%
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Vitamin B1
+52.5%
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Folate
+54.5%
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Vitamin C
+61.1%
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Vitamin B2
+76.5%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Vitamin B5
+495.4%
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Vitamin B6
+341.6%
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Vitamin B12
+48.8%
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Vitamin A
+1252.5%
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Vitamin B1
+52.5%
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Folate
+54.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24.4%
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Protein
+18.6%
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Fats
+141.9%
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+2512.5%
Protein:
19.94 g
Fats:
6.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.8 g
Other:
0.08 g
Protein:
23.65 g
Fats:
14.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
2.09 g
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Water
+24.4%
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Protein
+18.6%
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Fats
+141.9%
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+2512.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+365.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.507 g
Saturated Fat:
3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.214 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+365.8%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 19.94g | 23.65g |
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| Fats | 6.18g | 14.95g |
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| Calories | 141kcal | 236kcal |
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| Calcium | 25mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 226mg | 277mg |
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| Potassium | 377mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 51mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 2.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.029mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 23.6µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 280IU | 3787IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 84µg | 1137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.34mg |
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| Vitamin D | 635IU |
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| Vitamin D | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.12mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.567mg | 4.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.077mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.3µg | 2.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 0.915mg | 1.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.962mg | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 1.696mg | 1.922mg |
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| Lysine | 1.916mg | 2.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.618mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.815mg | 0.923mg |
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| Valine | 1.075mg | 1.218mg |
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| Histidine | 0.614mg | 0.696mg |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 161mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.047g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.383g | 3.023g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.516g | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.217g | 0.108g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.091g | 0.095g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.979g | 9.218g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.507g | 1.214g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.466g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.059g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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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 Calories diet |
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| 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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)