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Lamb vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb and Rainbow trout

  • Lamb has more Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 105% more.
  • Lamb contains 10 times more Zinc than Rainbow trout. Lamb contains 4.46mg of Zinc, while Rainbow trout contains 0.45mg.
  • Rainbow trout contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more IronIron +506.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +891.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Lamb
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 17% 47% 477% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4500%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1571.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more FatsFats +238.8%
Contains more OtherOther +925%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +345.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.507g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Rainbow trout Opinion
Calories 294kcal 141kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 19.94g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 6.18g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 97mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 2IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Calcium 17mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 310mg 377mg Rainbow trout
Iron 1.88mg 0.31mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.046mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.45mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 226mg Rainbow trout
Sodium 72mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 0IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 0.1µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 23.6µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.09mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.567mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.1µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 11µg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.047g Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 65mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.383g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.979g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.507g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.234mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.915mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.962mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.696mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.916mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.618mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.815mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.075mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.614mg Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Rainbow trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
52%
Lamb
113%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.