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Trout vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Trout and Catfish?

  • Catfish has less Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1 than Trout.
  • Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 125% higher.
  • Trout has 100 times more Vitamin A RAE than Catfish. Trout has 100µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Catfish has 1µg.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, 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.
Trout
8
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Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Selenium +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +38.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Zinc - 0.58

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +14950%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 12
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14950%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
3
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Contains more Protein +29.1%
Equal in Fats - 7.19
Equal in Water - 74.65
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Equal in Fats - 7.19
Equal in Water - 74.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.586

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Catfish Opinion
Protein 23.8g 18.44g Trout
Fats 7.38g 7.19g Trout
Calories 168kcal 144kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 9mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.28mg Trout
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Trout
Phosphorus 270mg 247mg Trout
Potassium 450mg 366mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 119mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.58mg Catfish
Copper 0.055mg 0.039mg Trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.018mg Catfish
Selenium 28.1µg 9.9µg Trout
Vitamin A 301IU 2IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 1µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 0.97mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 10IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 0.3µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.024mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.1mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 2.548mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.811mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.177mg Trout
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 2.78µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.22mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.833mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.82mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.396mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 1.677mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.539mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.735mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 0.894mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.404mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 66mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.063g Trout
Saturated Fat 1.651g 1.586g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.069g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.02g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.018g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 1.354g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trout Catfish
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
131%
Trout
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.