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Salmon vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salmon and Chinook salmon?

  • Salmon is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Chinook salmon is higher in Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 25% more.
  • Salmon has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Chinook salmon. While Salmon has 1.475mg of Vitamin B5, Chinook salmon has only 0.865mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Salmon
Salmon
0
:
10
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Equal in Sodium - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Equal in Sodium - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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.
Salmon
Salmon
6
:
6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Equal in Folate - 35
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Chinook salmon
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Equal in Folate - 35
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
3
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.38
Equal in Water - 65.6
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.38
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
1
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 22.1g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 12.35g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 206kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 15mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.34mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 30mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 252mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 384mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 61mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.43mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.049mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 41.4µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.044mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 0.865mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.462mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.139mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 85mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 3.214g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0.727g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 2.662g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon Chinook salmon
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
110%
Salmon
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon
Salmon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.