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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.
Trout
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9% 40% 14% 18% 15% 116% 8% 1.7% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~28mg
~equal in Copper ~0.053mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Sodium ~60mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 33% 56% 285% 36% 25% 125% 119% 89% 514% 0.25% 9% 42%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
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
Trout
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24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
26% 13% 66%
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
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
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28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.799 g
28% 49% 23%
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.
Trout Chinook salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Chinook salmon DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Trout Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Trout
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trout
Trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.563g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout
Trout is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.