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Shad vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shad and Trout?

  • Shad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 165% higher.
  • Shad has 3 times more Iron than Trout. Shad has 1.24mg of Iron, while Trout has 0.36mg.
  • Trout contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Shad
8
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2
Trout
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +244.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Copper +49.1%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 450
Equal in Sodium - 61
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 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +244.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Copper +49.1%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Equal in Potassium - 450
Equal in Sodium - 61

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
5
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7
Trout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2835.7%
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 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2835.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
2
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2
Trout
Contains more Fats +139.2%
Contains more Other +1320%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Fats +139.2%
Contains more Other +1320%
Contains more Water +16%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Trout Opinion
Protein 21.71g 23.8g Trout
Fats 17.65g 7.38g Shad
Calories 252kcal 168kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 30mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.36mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 270mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 450mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 61mg Trout
Zinc 0.47mg 0.54mg Trout
Copper 0.082mg 0.055mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.013mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 28.1µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 301IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 100µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.143mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.107mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 6.646mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.99mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.386mg Shad
Folate 17µg 12µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 4.11µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Trout
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.279mg Trout
Threonine 0.952mg 1.092mg Trout
Isoleucine 1mg 1.148mg Trout
Leucine 1.764mg 2.025mg Trout
Lysine 1.993mg 2.287mg Trout
Methionine 0.642mg 0.738mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.973mg Trout
Valine 1.118mg 1.283mg Trout
Histidine 0.639mg 0.733mg Trout
Cholesterol 96mg 70mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Shad
Saturated Fat 1.651g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
131%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 - 1.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.