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Whitefish vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whitefish and Rainbow trout

  • Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Rainbow trout has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 139% more than Whitefish.
  • Whitefish contains 3 times more Zinc than Rainbow trout. While Whitefish contains 1.27mg of Zinc, Rainbow trout contains only 0.45mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Rainbow trout is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw.

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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 Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Zinc +182.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Potassium - 377
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Zinc +182.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +681.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Potassium - 377

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Other +3562.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Other +3562.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.8%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 24.47g 19.94g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 6.18g Whitefish
Calories 172kcal 141kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 25mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 0.31mg Whitefish
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 226mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 377mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 1.27mg 0.45mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.046mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.011mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 23.6µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 131IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.12mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.09mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.34mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 11µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.234mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 0.915mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.962mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.696mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.916mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.618mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.815mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.075mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.614mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 1.383g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.516g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.217g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.091g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 1.979g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 1.507g Whitefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Rainbow trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
35%
Whitefish
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients
  2. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.