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Trout vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Trout and Tilapia

  • Trout has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Tilapia has more Selenium.
  • Trout covers your daily need of Vitamin D 102% more than Tilapia.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilapia, 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
4
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Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +93.6%
Equal in Sodium - 56
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 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +93.6%
Equal in Sodium - 56

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
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 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +253.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
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Contains more Fats +178.5%
Equal in Protein - 26.15
Equal in Water - 71.59
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +178.5%
Equal in Protein - 26.15
Equal in Water - 71.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Tilapia Opinion
Protein 23.8g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 7.38g 2.65g Trout
Calories 168kcal 128kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 14mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.69mg Tilapia
Magnesium 30mg 34mg Tilapia
Phosphorus 270mg 204mg Trout
Potassium 450mg 380mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.54mg 0.41mg Trout
Copper 0.055mg 0.075mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.013mg 0.037mg Tilapia
Selenium 28.1µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 301IU 0IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 0µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 0.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 150IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 3.7µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.093mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.073mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 4.745mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.664mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.123mg Trout
Folate 12µg 6µg Trout
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 1.86µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.265mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.148mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.025mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.287mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.738mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 1.283mg 1.28mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.585mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 57mg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.056g Tilapia
Saturated Fat 1.651g 0.94g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.13g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.005g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.06g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 0.955g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.6g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g 0.015g Trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trout Tilapia
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
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.711g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.