Sockeye salmon vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Rainbow trout?
- Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 37% higher.
- Sockeye salmon has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Rainbow trout. Sockeye salmon has 0.246mg of Vitamin B2, while Rainbow trout has 0.09mg.
We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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.
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Iron
+67.7%
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Magnesium
+44%
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Phosphorus
+35%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+22.2%
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Copper
+65.2%
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Manganese
+18.2%
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Selenium
+50.4%
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Calcium
+127.3%
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Sodium
-44.6%
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Iron
+67.7%
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Magnesium
+44%
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Phosphorus
+35%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Zinc
+22.2%
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Copper
+65.2%
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Manganese
+18.2%
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Selenium
+50.4%
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Calcium
+127.3%
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Sodium
-44.6%
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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Vitamin B1
+30.8%
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Vitamin B2
+173.3%
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Vitamin B3
+81.8%
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Vitamin B6
+143.2%
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Vitamin A
+45.1%
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Vitamin E
+136.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+30.8%
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Folate
+57.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 4.3
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin B1
+30.8%
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Vitamin B2
+173.3%
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Vitamin B3
+81.8%
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Vitamin B6
+143.2%
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Vitamin A
+45.1%
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Vitamin E
+136.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+30.8%
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Folate
+57.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 15.9
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 4.3
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+32.8%
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+675%
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Fats
+11%
Equal in Water - 73.8
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
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0.62 g
Protein:
19.94 g
Fats:
6.18 g
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0 g
Water:
73.8 g
Other:
0.08 g
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Protein
+32.8%
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+675%
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Fats
+11%
Equal in Water - 73.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-29.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.979
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
Saturated Fat:
1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.507 g
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Saturated Fat
-29.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.979
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 26.48g | 19.94g |
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Fats | 5.57g | 6.18g |
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Calories | 156kcal | 141kcal |
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Calcium | 11mg | 25mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 0.31mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 305mg | 226mg |
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Potassium | 436mg | 377mg |
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Sodium | 92mg | 51mg |
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Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.45mg |
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Copper | 0.076mg | 0.046mg |
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Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.011mg |
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Selenium | 35.5µg | 23.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 193IU | 280IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 84µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 2.34mg |
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Vitamin D | 670IU | 635IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 15.9µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 5.567mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 1.667mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.34mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 11µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 4.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.234mg |
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Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.915mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0.962mg |
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Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.696mg |
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Lysine | 2.574mg | 1.916mg |
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Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.618mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.815mg |
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Valine | 1.461mg | 1.075mg |
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Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.614mg |
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Cholesterol | 61mg | 59mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.023g | 0.047g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 1.383g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.516g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.217g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.091g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 1.979g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 1.507g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.04g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.466g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.059g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
137%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.414g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Rainbow trout is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.