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Pacific saury vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pacific saury and Salmon

  • Pacific saury has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Calcium, while Salmon has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
  • Salmon contains 64 times less Manganese than Pacific saury. Pacific saury contains 1.026mg of Manganese, while Salmon contains 0.016mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, pike, walleye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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 +840%
Contains more Iron +391.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.7%
Contains more Copper +365.3%
Contains more Manganese +6312.5%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Equal in Sodium - 61
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 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +391.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +83.7%
Contains more Copper +365.3%
Contains more Manganese +6312.5%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Equal in Sodium - 61

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34
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 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Fats +691.7%
Contains more Other +86%
Equal in Protein - 22.1
25% 73%
Protein: 24.54 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.47 g
Other: 0.43 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Fats +691.7%
Contains more Other +86%
Equal in Protein - 22.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1009%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.6%
25% 30% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.573 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1009%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.6%

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 Salmon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pacific saury Salmon Opinion
Protein 24.54g 22.1g Pacific saury
Fats 1.56g 12.35g Salmon
Calories 119kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 141mg 15mg Pacific saury
Iron 1.67mg 0.34mg Pacific saury
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Pacific saury
Phosphorus 269mg 252mg Pacific saury
Potassium 499mg 384mg Pacific saury
Sodium 65mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 0.79mg 0.43mg Pacific saury
Copper 0.228mg 0.049mg Pacific saury
Manganese 1.026mg 0.016mg Pacific saury
Selenium 16.2µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 81IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.312mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.135mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 17µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.248mg Pacific saury
Threonine 1.076mg 0.969mg Pacific saury
Isoleucine 1.131mg 1.018mg Pacific saury
Leucine 1.994mg 1.796mg Pacific saury
Lysine 2.254mg 2.03mg Pacific saury
Methionine 0.726mg 0.654mg Pacific saury
Phenylalanine 0.958mg 0.863mg Pacific saury
Valine 1.264mg 1.139mg Pacific saury
Histidine 0.722mg 0.651mg Pacific saury
Cholesterol 110mg 63mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 0.319g 2.397g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - DHA 0.288g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.11g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.049g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.573g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pacific saury 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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Pacific saury
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pacific saury - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171997/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.