Chinook salmon vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chinook salmon and Squid different?
- Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Squid is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Squid is 124% higher.
- Chinook salmon contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Squid. While Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of Vitamin B3, Squid contains only 2.189mg.
- Chinook salmon has less Cholesterol.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
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Magnesium
+103.3%
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Sodium
-91.9%
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Calcium
+542.9%
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Iron
+1091.2%
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Phosphorus
+56.3%
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Potassium
+26.1%
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Zinc
+517.9%
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Copper
+1783%
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Manganese
+1000%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Magnesium
+103.3%
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Sodium
-91.9%
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Calcium
+542.9%
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Iron
+1091.2%
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Phosphorus
+56.3%
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Potassium
+26.1%
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Zinc
+517.9%
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Copper
+1783%
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Manganese
+1000%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+158.8%
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Vitamin B3
+358.9%
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Vitamin B6
+71.1%
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Folate
+45.8%
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Vitamin A
+36.1%
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Vitamin C
+107.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1022.7%
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Vitamin B12
+88.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
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Vitamin B1
+158.8%
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Vitamin B3
+358.9%
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Vitamin B6
+71.1%
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Folate
+45.8%
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Vitamin A
+36.1%
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Vitamin C
+107.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1022.7%
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Vitamin B12
+88.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+855.7%
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Protein
+26.3%
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Carbs
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Equal in Water - 61.12
Equal in Other - 3.36
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25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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0 g
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65.6 g
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Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
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3.36 g
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Fats
+855.7%
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Protein
+26.3%
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Equal in Water - 61.12
Equal in Other - 3.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3444.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+893.3%
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Saturated Fat
-92.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3444.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+893.3%
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Saturated Fat
-92.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.64g |
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| Protein | 25.72g | 32.48g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 1.4g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.64g |
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| Calories | 231kcal | 158kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 10.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 60mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 580mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 637mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 744mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 3.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.998mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 675IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 203µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 8.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 2.189mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.27mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 5.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.624mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 224mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 0.236g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 0.162g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 0.268g |
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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
68%
110%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.