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Pacific saury vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pacific saury and Chinook salmon

  • Pacific saury has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Chinook salmon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Chinook salmon is 56% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 54 times less Manganese than Pacific saury. Pacific saury has 1.026mg of Manganese, while Chinook salmon has 0.019mg.
  • Pacific saury is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pike, walleye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Contains more Calcium +403.6%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.1%
Contains more Copper +330.2%
Contains more Manganese +5300%
Contains more Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Sodium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 63% 28% 116% 45% 9% 22% 76% 134% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +403.6%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.1%
Contains more Copper +330.2%
Contains more Manganese +5300%
Contains more Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Sodium - 60

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +512.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.2%
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 5% 0% 0% 0% 78% 45% 53% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
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 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +512.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Fats +757.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
25% 73%
Protein: 24.54 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.47 g
Other: 0.43 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Fats +757.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
25% 30% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.573 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pacific saury Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 24.54g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 1.56g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 119kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 141mg 28mg Pacific saury
Iron 1.67mg 0.91mg Pacific saury
Magnesium 38mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 269mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 499mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 65mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.79mg 0.56mg Pacific saury
Copper 0.228mg 0.053mg Pacific saury
Manganese 1.026mg 0.019mg Pacific saury
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 81IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.312mg 0.044mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.154mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 17µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.076mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.131mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.994mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.254mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.726mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.958mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.264mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.722mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 110mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.319g 3.214g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - DHA 0.288g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.11g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.049g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.573g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pacific saury 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
47%
Pacific saury
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Pacific saury
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Pacific saury - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171997/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.