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Rainbow trout vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rainbow trout and squid different?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in vitamin B3; however, squid is richer in iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for squid is 132% higher.
  • Rainbow trout contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than squid. While rainbow trout contains 5.567mg of vitamin B3, squid contains only 2.189mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less cholesterol.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more IronIron +3396.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2069.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.7%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%

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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +341.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4100%

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1121.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Squid DV% diff.
Iron 0.31mg 10.84mg 132%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 1.729mg 126%
Selenium 23.6µg 89.6µg 120%
Copper 0.046mg 0.998mg 106%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 79%
Cholesterol 59mg 224mg 55%
Phosphorus 226mg 580mg 51%
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 5.4µg 46%
Sodium 51mg 744mg 30%
Zinc 0.45mg 3.46mg 27%
Protein 19.94g 32.48g 25%
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 2.189mg 21%
Calcium 25mg 180mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.9mg 15%
Vitamin A 84µg 203µg 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.017mg 9%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.209mg 9%
Potassium 377mg 637mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.268g 8%
Magnesium 25mg 60mg 8%
Fats 6.18g 1.4g 7%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 8.5mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 0.162g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.27mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.383g 0.236g 5%
Folate 11µg 24µg 3%
Calories 141kcal 158kcal 1%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.614mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.012g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.