Trout vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between trout and whitefish
- Trout has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, whitefish has more phosphorus, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for trout is 131% higher.
- Whitefish has 2 times less vitamin B5 than trout. Trout has 1.99mg of vitamin B5, while whitefish has 0.865mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +561.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +328.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +2830% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.47g
~equal in
Fats
~7.51g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~65.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.559g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.11µg | 0.96µg | 131% |
| Vitamin D | 759IU | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 19µg | 95% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.99mg | 0.865mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 16.2µg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 2.79mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.646mg | 3.846mg | 18% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 346mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 100µg | 39µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.799g | 2.755g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.092mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.107mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.386mg | 0.346mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.651g | 1.162g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 406mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.8g | 24.47g | 1% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 172kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 7.38g | 7.51g | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.363g | 2.559g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.092mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.148mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.025mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.287mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.738mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.973mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.283mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.733mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.259g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.616g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.209g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.047g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)