Trout vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Trout and Mackerel different?
- Trout is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 620% more than Trout.
- Trout contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Mackerel. Trout contains 1.99mg of Vitamin B5, while Mackerel contains 0.99mg.
- Trout is lower in Saturated Fat.
Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Potassium
+12.2%
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Sodium
-26.5%
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Iron
+336.1%
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Magnesium
+223.3%
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Zinc
+74.1%
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Copper
+70.9%
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Manganese
+53.8%
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Selenium
+83.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
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Calcium
+100%
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Potassium
+12.2%
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Sodium
-26.5%
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Iron
+336.1%
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Magnesium
+223.3%
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Zinc
+74.1%
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Copper
+70.9%
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Manganese
+53.8%
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Selenium
+83.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
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.
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Vitamin A
+67.2%
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Vitamin C
+625%
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Vitamin B5
+101%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+11.2%
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Vitamin B2
+285%
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Vitamin B6
+19.2%
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Vitamin B12
+362.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
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Vitamin A
+67.2%
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Vitamin C
+625%
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Vitamin B5
+101%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+11.2%
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Vitamin B2
+285%
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Vitamin B6
+19.2%
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Vitamin B12
+362.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+29%
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Fats
+141.3%
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+4970%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
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Water
+29%
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Fats
+141.3%
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+4970%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+196.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+139%
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Saturated Fat
-60.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+196.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+139%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.8g | 23.85g |
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| Fats | 7.38g | 17.81g |
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| Calories | 168kcal | 262kcal |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.36mg | 1.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 270mg | 278mg |
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| Potassium | 450mg | 401mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 83mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.094mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 28.1µg | 51.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 301IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 100µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 759IU |
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| Vitamin D | 19µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.107mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.646mg | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.99mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.386mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.11µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.092mg | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.148mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.025mg | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 2.287mg | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.738mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.973mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.283mg | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.733mg | 0.702mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 75mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.651g | 4.176g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.616g | 0.699g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.259g | 0.504g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.106g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.363g | 7.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.799g | 4.3g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.047g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel 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.