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Shad vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shad and Rainbow trout

  • Shad has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 173% more than Shad.
  • Rainbow trout contains 4 times less Iron than Shad. Shad contains 1.24mg of Iron, while Rainbow trout contains 0.31mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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 +140%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45

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.
Shad
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2971.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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 B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2971.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +185.6%
Contains more Other +1675%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Fats +185.6%
Contains more Other +1675%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 21.71g 19.94g Shad
Fats 17.65g 6.18g Shad
Calories 252kcal 141kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 25mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.31mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 226mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 377mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.47mg 0.45mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.046mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.011mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 23.6µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.12mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.09mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 5.567mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.34mg Shad
Folate 17µg 11µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.234mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.915mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.962mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.696mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.916mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.618mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.815mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 1.075mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.614mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Shad
Saturated Fat 1.383g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g Rainbow trout
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
Shad 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
43%
Shad
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.