Trout vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between trout and chinook salmon
- Trout is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, chinook salmon is richer in selenium, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
- Trout has 3 times more vitamin B1 than chinook salmon. While trout has 0.143mg of vitamin B1, chinook salmon has only 0.044mg.
- Trout has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +306.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
7.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.72 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-102.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.72g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.799 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 19µg | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 759IU | 95% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.11µg | 2.87µg | 52% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 46.8µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.99mg | 0.865mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 122mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.646mg | 10.045mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.79mg | 19% | |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 371mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.38g | 13.38g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.363g | 5.742g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.044mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.651g | 3.214g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.799g | 2.662g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.386mg | 0.462mg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 85mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 100µg | 149µg | 5% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 25.72g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.107mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 231kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 505mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 4.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.092mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.148mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.025mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.287mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.738mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.973mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.283mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.733mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.259g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.616g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.047g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
103%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.563g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon 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 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.