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Rainbow trout vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rainbow trout and Flatfish different?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE, however, Flatfish is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rainbow trout is 125% higher.
  • Rainbow trout contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Flatfish. While Rainbow trout contains 1.667mg of Vitamin B5, Flatfish contains only 0.227mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Sodium.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Equal in Calcium - 25
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 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Equal in Calcium - 25

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 +656.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +656.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Contains more Other +1500%
Equal in Water - 81.11
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Contains more Other +1500%
Equal in Water - 81.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%

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 Flatfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Flatfish Opinion
Protein 19.94g 15.24g Rainbow trout
Fats 6.18g 2.37g Rainbow trout
Calories 141kcal 86kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 25mg 25mg
Iron 0.31mg 0.23mg Rainbow trout
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Rainbow trout
Phosphorus 226mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 377mg 197mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 363mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.39mg Rainbow trout
Copper 0.046mg 0.023mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg Flatfish
Selenium 23.6µg 32.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 280IU 37IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 12µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg 0.77mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU 139IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 3.5µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.026mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.025mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 1.278mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.227mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.115mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 6µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 1.31µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.197mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.915mg 0.719mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.754mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.696mg 1.335mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.916mg 1.561mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.618mg 0.56mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.624mg Rainbow trout
Valine 1.075mg 0.8mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg 0.374mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 59mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.047g 0.014g Flatfish
Saturated Fat 1.383g 0.542g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.132g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.168g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.034g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 0.657g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.459g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g 0.006g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Flatfish
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
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish 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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.