Salmon vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between salmon and trout
- Salmon has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while trout has more vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 208% higher.
- Trout contains 3 times less vitamin D than salmon. Salmon contains 526IU of vitamin D, while trout contains 155IU.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, mixed species, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +341.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5218.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +178.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Protein
~20.77g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 7.79µg | 208% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 12.6µg | 52% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 155IU | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 3.9µg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.851mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.2mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 4.5mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.499g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.33mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.188mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 1.94mg | 9% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 6.61g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 17µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 1.149g | 6% |
| Folate | 34µg | 13µg | 5% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 20.77g | 3% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 148kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 3.254g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 245mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 361mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.911mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.688mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.615mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.202g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.528g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.183g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
91%
115%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.