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Trout vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Trout and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Trout is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E , yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 192% more.
  • Trout has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Atlantic Mackerel. While Trout has 1.99mg of Vitamin B5, Atlantic Mackerel has only 0.856mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Trout is lower.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types in this article.

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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.
Trout
Trout
4
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6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.2%
Contains more Iron +352.8%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.2%
Contains more Iron +352.8%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%

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.
Trout
Trout
6
:
6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +18%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.399
Trout
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%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +18%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.399

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Other +3860%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Trout
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Other +3860%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
1
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.2%
Trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.8g 18.6g Trout
Fats 7.38g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 168kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 30mg 12mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 30mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 270mg 217mg Trout
Potassium 450mg 314mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 90mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.055mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.013mg 0.015mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 28.1µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 301IU 167IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 50µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 1.52mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 643IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 16.1µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.4mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.856mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 12µg 1µg Trout
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.208mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.815mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.857mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.512mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 1.708mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.551mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.726mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 0.958mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.548mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 70mg
Trans Fat 0.056g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.651g 3.257g Trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
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
Trout Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
131%
Trout
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trout
Trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout
Trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (70 mg)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.