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Flatfish vs. Seatrout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flatfish and Seatrout

  • Flatfish has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Seatrout.
  • Seatrout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 90% more than Flatfish.
  • Flatfish has 5 times more Sodium than Seatrout. While Flatfish has 363mg of Sodium, Seatrout has only 74mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, seatrout, mixed species, 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 +13.6%
Contains more Iron +52.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 321
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 7% 14% 29% 138% 39% 10% 16% 13% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +52.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 321

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 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.1%
Equal in Folate - 6
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 18% 48% 55% 52% 107% 5% 433% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.1%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +95.4%
Contains more Other +56.3%
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
21% 5% 72% 2%
Protein: 21.46 g
Fats: 4.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.91 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +95.4%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
39% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.293 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Seatrout Opinion
Protein 15.24g 21.46g Seatrout
Fats 2.37g 4.63g Seatrout
Calories 86kcal 133kcal Seatrout
Calcium 25mg 22mg Flatfish
Iron 0.23mg 0.35mg Seatrout
Magnesium 22mg 40mg Seatrout
Phosphorus 309mg 321mg Seatrout
Potassium 197mg 437mg Seatrout
Sodium 363mg 74mg Seatrout
Zinc 0.39mg 0.58mg Seatrout
Copper 0.023mg 0.038mg Seatrout
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Seatrout
Selenium 32.6µg 46.8µg Seatrout
Vitamin A 37IU 115IU Seatrout
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 35µg Seatrout
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.069mg Seatrout
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.207mg Seatrout
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 2.923mg Seatrout
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Seatrout
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.462mg Seatrout
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 3.46µg Seatrout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.24mg Seatrout
Threonine 0.719mg 0.941mg Seatrout
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.989mg Seatrout
Leucine 1.335mg 1.744mg Seatrout
Lysine 1.561mg 1.971mg Seatrout
Methionine 0.56mg 0.635mg Seatrout
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.838mg Seatrout
Valine 0.8mg 1.106mg Seatrout
Histidine 0.374mg 0.632mg Seatrout
Cholesterol 56mg 106mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Seatrout
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.293g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.265g Seatrout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.211g Seatrout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.097g Seatrout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 1.133g Seatrout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.929g Seatrout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish Seatrout
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
31%
Flatfish
60%
Seatrout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
52%
Seatrout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seatrout
Seatrout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seatrout
Seatrout contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seatrout
Seatrout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seatrout
Seatrout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Seatrout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174242/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.