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Tilapia vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tilapia and Rainbow trout

  • Tilapia has more Selenium, however, Rainbow trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Rainbow trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 102% more.
  • Tilapia contains 2 times more Selenium than Rainbow trout. Tilapia contains 54.4µg of Selenium, while Rainbow trout contains 23.6µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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 Iron +122.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +130.5%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Equal in Potassium - 377
Equal in Sodium - 51
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Iron +122.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Contains more Selenium +130.5%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Equal in Potassium - 377
Equal in Sodium - 51
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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.4%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
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 K +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.4%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +133.2%
Equal in Water - 73.8
Equal in Other - 0.08
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +31.1%
Contains more Fats +133.2%
Equal in Water - 73.8
Equal in Other - 0.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.2%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 26.15g 19.94g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 6.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 128kcal 141kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 14mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.69mg 0.31mg Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 25mg Tilapia
Phosphorus 204mg 226mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 380mg 377mg Tilapia
Sodium 56mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.41mg 0.45mg Rainbow trout
Copper 0.075mg 0.046mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.011mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 23.6µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 0.79mg 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 150IU 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 3.7µg 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 6µg 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.1µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.234mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.915mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.962mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.696mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 1.916mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.618mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.815mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.075mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 57mg 59mg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.047g Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 1.383g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g 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
Tilapia 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
47%
Tilapia
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.