Fried Egg vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and trout:
- Both fried egg and trout are high in calories and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more dha, dpa and epa than fried egg.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than trout.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Trout is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fried egg and trout are high in calories. Fried egg is very similar to fried egg for calories - fried egg has 196 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to trout for carbs. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | ~ |
| Fat | 70% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both fried egg and trout are low in carbohydrates - fried egg has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in fried egg and trout are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Fried egg and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - fried egg has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both fried egg and trout are high in protein. Trout has 79% more protein than fried egg - fried egg has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Trout has 49% less saturated fat than fried egg - fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and trout are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and trout has 82% less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than fried egg - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 152% more Vitamin A than trout - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than trout - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 152% more Vitamin E than fried egg - fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried egg and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Fried Egg | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fried egg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than trout - fried egg has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than trout - fried egg has 1.9mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Trout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 205% more potassium than fried egg - fried egg has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more DHA, DPA and EPA than fried egg per 100 grams. Both fried egg and trout contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Fried Egg | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.268 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | 0.631 G |
| DPA | 0.007 G | 0.111 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.207 G | 1.275 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried egg and trout contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Egg | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.203 G | 0.053 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 1.929 G |
| Total | 2.984 G | 1.982 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does fried egg or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fried egg and trout are high in calories. Fried egg is quite similar to fried egg for calories - fried egg has 196 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is fried egg or trout better for protein?
Both fried egg and trout are high in protein. Trout has 80% more protein than fried egg - fried egg has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does fried egg or trout contain more calcium?
Fried egg is a rich source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than trout - fried egg has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does fried egg or trout contain more potassium?
Trout is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than fried egg - fried egg has 152mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.