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Rainbow trout vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rainbow trout and Fish sticks?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 139% more.
  • Rainbow trout has 635 times more Vitamin D than Fish sticks. While Rainbow trout has 635IU of Vitamin D, Fish sticks have only 1IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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 +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +1554.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
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 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +1554.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +194%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.122
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 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +194%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.1%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Fats +162.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1900%
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +81.1%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Fats +162.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.2%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 19.94g 11.01g Rainbow trout
Fats 6.18g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 141kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Rainbow trout
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 25mg 16mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 226mg 191mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 377mg 185mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 402mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.42mg Rainbow trout
Copper 0.046mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.011mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 23.6µg 15.7µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 280IU 18IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 4µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 635IU 1IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 0µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 1.536mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.272mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.078mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 0.96µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.122mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg 0.372mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.429mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg 0.852mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg 0.795mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg 0.296mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.47mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg 0.5mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg 0.23mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.047g 0.124g Rainbow trout
Saturated Fat 1.383g 3.733g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.088g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.05g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.004g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g 0.003g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Fish sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
119%
Rainbow trout
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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