Salmon vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Salmon and Drum fish
- Salmon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Drum fish has more Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
- Salmon has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Drum fish. Salmon has 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, while Drum fish has 0.081mg.
- Salmon is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry heat.
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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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Sodium
-36.5%
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Selenium
+155.6%
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Calcium
+413.3%
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Iron
+238.2%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Zinc
+97.7%
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Copper
+506.1%
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Manganese
+5506.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 353
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Sodium
-36.5%
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Selenium
+155.6%
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Calcium
+413.3%
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Iron
+238.2%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Zinc
+97.7%
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Copper
+506.1%
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Manganese
+5506.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 353
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 A
+17.3%
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Vitamin C
+270%
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Vitamin B1
+319.8%
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Vitamin B3
+181.1%
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Vitamin B5
+70.5%
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Vitamin B6
+87%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+21.2%
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Vitamin B2
+53.3%
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Vitamin A
+17.3%
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Vitamin C
+270%
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Vitamin B1
+319.8%
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Vitamin B3
+181.1%
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Vitamin B5
+70.5%
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Vitamin B6
+87%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+21.2%
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Vitamin B2
+53.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+95.4%
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+220%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
Equal in Water - 70.94
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+95.4%
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+220%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
Equal in Water - 70.94
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+48.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+207.8%
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Saturated Fat
-40.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+48.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+207.8%
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Saturated Fat
-40.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 22.1g | 22.49g | |
Fats | 12.35g | 6.32g | |
Calories | 206kcal | 153kcal | |
Calcium | 15mg | 77mg | |
Iron | 0.34mg | 1.15mg | |
Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg | |
Phosphorus | 252mg | 231mg | |
Potassium | 384mg | 353mg | |
Sodium | 61mg | 96mg | |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.85mg | |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.297mg | |
Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.897mg | |
Selenium | 41.4µg | 16.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 230IU | 196IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 59µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.14mg | ||
Vitamin D | 526IU | ||
Vitamin D | 13.1µg | ||
Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.081mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.207mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 2.862mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.865mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.346mg | |
Folate | 34µg | 17µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.31µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.252mg | |
Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.986mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.036mg | |
Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.828mg | |
Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.065mg | |
Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.666mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.878mg | |
Valine | 1.139mg | 1.159mg | |
Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.662mg | |
Cholesterol | 63mg | 82mg | |
Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 1.434g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.368g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.295g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.185g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 2.807g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.479g |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drum fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.963g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)