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Rainbow trout vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rainbow trout and Smelt

  • Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, while Smelt is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.
  • Smelt covers your daily Selenium needs 42% more than Rainbow trout.
  • Rainbow trout has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Smelt. Rainbow trout has 5.567mg of Vitamin B3, while Smelt has 1.766mg.
  • Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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 -33.8%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +271%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.5%
Contains more Zinc +371.1%
Contains more Copper +287%
Contains more Manganese +8081.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Equal in Potassium - 372
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 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +271%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.5%
Contains more Zinc +371.1%
Contains more Copper +287%
Contains more Manganese +8081.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Equal in Potassium - 372

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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.97
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.97

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +99.4%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Other +1787.5%
Equal in Water - 72.79
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +99.4%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Other +1787.5%
Equal in Water - 72.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Smelt Opinion
Protein 19.94g 22.6g Smelt
Fats 6.18g 3.1g Rainbow trout
Calories 141kcal 124kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 25mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.31mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Smelt
Phosphorus 226mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 377mg 372mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 51mg 77mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.046mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.011mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 23.6µg 46.8µg Smelt
Vitamin A 280IU 58IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 17µg 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 0.01mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 1.766mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.74mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.17mg Rainbow trout
Folate 11µg 5µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 3.97µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.253mg Smelt
Threonine 0.915mg 0.991mg Smelt
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.041mg Smelt
Leucine 1.696mg 1.837mg Smelt
Lysine 1.916mg 2.076mg Smelt
Methionine 0.618mg 0.669mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 0.882mg Smelt
Valine 1.075mg 1.164mg Smelt
Histidine 0.614mg 0.665mg Smelt
Cholesterol 59mg 90mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Smelt
Saturated Fat 1.383g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.023g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 0.822g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 1.135g 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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is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Smelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.