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Rainbow trout vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rainbow trout and sunflower seeds?

  • Rainbow trout is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin D, yet sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 219% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has a lower glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +1593.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3813%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.6%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1403%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1963.6%

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1460.3%
Contains more FatsFats +732.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3687.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.78g

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +836.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1435.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.34mg 35.17mg 219%
Copper 0.046mg 1.8mg 195%
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 0µg 179%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 23.137g 144%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 1.48mg 113%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.95mg 84%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 0µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 0IU 79%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 1.345mg 77%
Magnesium 25mg 325mg 71%
Fats 6.18g 51.46g 70%
Iron 0.31mg 5.25mg 62%
Phosphorus 226mg 660mg 62%
Folate 11µg 227µg 54%
Selenium 23.6µg 53µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 18.528g 41%
Zinc 0.45mg 5mg 41%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Calories 141kcal 584kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.355mg 20%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 8.335mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.383g 4.455g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 1.13mg 11%
Vitamin A 84µg 3µg 9%
Potassium 377mg 645mg 8%
Carbs 0g 20g 7%
Calcium 25mg 78mg 5%
Choline 65mg 55.1mg 2%
Protein 19.94g 20.78g 2%
Sodium 51mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.915mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.696mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 1.916mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.618mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.075mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.614mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.014g 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 0g 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 Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.