Trout vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Trout and Shad?
- Trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Shad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 165% higher.
- Trout has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Shad. Trout has 100µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Shad has 36µg.
- Trout contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
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Zinc
+14.9%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+244.4%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Phosphorus
+29.3%
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Copper
+49.1%
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Manganese
+315.4%
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Selenium
+66.5%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Sodium - 65
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Zinc
+14.9%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+244.4%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Phosphorus
+29.3%
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Copper
+49.1%
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Manganese
+315.4%
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Selenium
+66.5%
Equal in Potassium - 492
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.
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Vitamin A
+150.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+130.1%
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Vitamin B12
+2835.7%
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Vitamin B1
+28%
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Vitamin B2
+187.9%
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Vitamin B3
+62%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
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Folate
+41.7%
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Vitamin A
+150.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+130.1%
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Vitamin B12
+2835.7%
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Vitamin B1
+28%
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Vitamin B2
+187.9%
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Vitamin B3
+62%
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Vitamin B6
+19.7%
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Folate
+41.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16%
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Fats
+139.2%
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+1320%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
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+16%
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+139.2%
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+1320%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.8g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 7.38g | 17.65g |
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| Calories | 168kcal | 252kcal |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 0.36mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 270mg | 349mg |
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| Potassium | 450mg | 492mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 28.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 301IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 100µg | 36µg |
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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 | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.107mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.646mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.99mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.386mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.11µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 1.092mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.148mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 2.025mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.287mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.738mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.973mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.283mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.733mg | 0.639mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 96mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.651g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.616g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.259g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.363g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.799g |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.