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Herring vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Herring and Rainbow trout

  • Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, while Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 368% more than Rainbow trout.
  • Herring has 5 times more Iron than Rainbow trout. Herring has 1.41mg of Iron, while Rainbow trout has 0.31mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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 Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +354.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +182.2%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Equal in Potassium - 377
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +354.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +182.2%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Equal in Potassium - 377

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 B2 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Equal in Folate - 11
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 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 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 B2 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Equal in Folate - 11
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Other +1425%
Contains more Water +15%
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 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 Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Other +1425%
Contains more Water +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 23.03g 19.94g Herring
Fats 11.59g 6.18g Herring
Calories 203kcal 141kcal Herring
Calcium 74mg 25mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 0.31mg Herring
Magnesium 41mg 25mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 226mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 377mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 1.27mg 0.45mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.046mg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 23.6µg Herring
Vitamin A 120IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 1.37mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 214IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 5.4µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.09mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.34mg Herring
Folate 12µg 11µg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 4.3µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.234mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg 0.915mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg 0.962mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg 1.696mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg 1.916mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg 0.618mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.815mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg 1.075mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg 0.614mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.516g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.217g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 1.979g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 1.507g Herring
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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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is better in case of low diet
Herring Rainbow trout
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
179%
Herring
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.