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Trout vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Trout and Eel?

  • Trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 115% more.
  • Trout has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Eel. While Trout has 1.99mg of Vitamin B5, Eel has only 0.28mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Trout is lower.

We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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
6
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4
Eel
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Sodium - 65
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 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Copper +89.7%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Sodium - 65

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
9
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3
Eel
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
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 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Folate +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
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2
Eel
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Fats +102.6%
Contains more Other +1990%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Fats +102.6%
Contains more Other +1990%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
:
1
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.1%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Eel Opinion
Protein 23.8g 23.65g Trout
Fats 7.38g 14.95g Eel
Calories 168kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 30mg 26mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.64mg Eel
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Trout
Phosphorus 270mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 450mg 349mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 65mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.055mg 0.029mg Trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 28.1µg 8.3µg Trout
Vitamin A 301IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1.8mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.051mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 4.487mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.28mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.077mg Trout
Folate 12µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 2.89µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.265mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 1.037mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 1.09mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.922mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 2.171mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.7mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.923mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 1.218mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.696mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 161mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Eel
Saturated Fat 1.651g 3.023g Trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.081g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.108g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.095g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 1.214g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trout Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trout
Trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.372g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.