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Chinook salmon vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Bass different?

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Bass is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Bass covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 64% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Chinook salmon contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Bass. Chinook salmon contains 3.214g of Saturated Fat, while Bass contains 0.65g.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 +47.4%
Contains more Magnesium +139.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +54%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Copper +32.5%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains more Magnesium +139.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +54%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Copper +32.5%
Contains more Iron +18.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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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Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Fats +347.5%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Other - 0.92
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Fats +347.5%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +578.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +578.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Bass Opinion
Protein 25.72g 22.73g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 2.99g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 124kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 19mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 122mg 51mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 254mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 328mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 88mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.51mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.04mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 496IU 104IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 31µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.037mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 2.558mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.346mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 10µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 4.41µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.255mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.997mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.047mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.848mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.088mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.673mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.887mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.171mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.669mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 103mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.217g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.846g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.005g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Bass
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
68%
Chinook salmon
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.