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Rainbow trout vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rainbow trout and Tuna

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 154% higher.
  • Rainbow trout has 8 times more Vitamin E than Tuna. While Rainbow trout has 2.34mg of Vitamin E , Tuna has only 0.29mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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 more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +196.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +358.5%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Copper - 0.043
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +196.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +358.5%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Copper - 0.043

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +695%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +695%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +947.5%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Other +1500%
Equal in Water - 68.98
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +947.5%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Other +1500%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1334.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Tuna Opinion
Protein 19.94g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 6.18g 0.59g Rainbow trout
Calories 141kcal 130kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 25mg 4mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 226mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 377mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 51mg 54mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 0.45mg
Copper 0.046mg 0.043mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 23.6µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 280IU 65IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 22µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg 0.29mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU 82IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.334mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 11µg 2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 2.35µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.915mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.962mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.696mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.916mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.618mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.075mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.614mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 59mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.047g 0.02g Tuna
Saturated Fat 1.383g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0.105g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.015g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0.005g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 0.138g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 0.175g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g 0.002g 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 Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.