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Flatfish vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flatfish and Rainbow trout different?

  • Flatfish is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rainbow trout is 125% higher.
  • Flatfish contains 7 times more Sodium than Rainbow trout. While Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, Rainbow trout contains only 51mg.

Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.1%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Calcium - 25

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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Contains more Vitamin A +656.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.2%
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 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +656.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +634.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1500%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Equal in Water - 73.8
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more Other +1500%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Equal in Water - 73.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flatfish Rainbow trout
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 15.24g 19.94g Rainbow trout
Fats 2.37g 6.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 86kcal 141kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 25mg 25mg
Iron 0.23mg 0.31mg Rainbow trout
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Phosphorus 309mg 226mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 363mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.39mg 0.45mg Rainbow trout
Copper 0.023mg 0.046mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.017mg 0.011mg Flatfish
Selenium 32.6µg 23.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 0.77mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 139IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 3.5µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 6µg 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.719mg 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.335mg 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.561mg 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.56mg 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 0.8mg 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.374mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 56mg 59mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.047g Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.383g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flatfish Rainbow trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
31%
Flatfish
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/nutrients
  2. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.