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Rainbow trout vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rainbow trout and potato chips

  • Rainbow trout is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 179% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has less saturated fat.
  • Rainbow trout has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.2%
Contains more IronIron +425.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +565.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +972.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +309.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3784.2%
Contains more FatsFats +459.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +397.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.6%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 0µg 179%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 0µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 0IU 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 12.17g 71%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 9.11mg 45%
Fats 6.18g 34.6g 44%
Saturated fat 1.383g 10.96g 44%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 31.1mg 31%
Copper 0.046mg 0.306mg 29%
Selenium 23.6µg 8.1µg 28%
Potassium 377mg 1275mg 26%
Protein 19.94g 7g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.66mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.402mg 25%
Histidine 0.614mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 9.84g 20%
Calories 141kcal 536kcal 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Iron 0.31mg 1.63mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 3.827mg 11%
Magnesium 25mg 67mg 10%
Phosphorus 226mg 165mg 9%
Vitamin A 84µg 0µg 9%
Folate 11µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.197mg 8%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.09mg 6%
Choline 65mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.167mg 4%
Sodium 51mg 8mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Calcium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
95%
Rainbow trout
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

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

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