Abalone vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between abalone and salmon
- Abalone has more iron, vitamin B5, copper, and selenium; however, salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than abalone.
- Abalone has 11 times more iron than salmon. While abalone has 3.8mg of iron, salmon has only 0.34mg.
- Salmon has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1017.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +337.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +323.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +305.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.7% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 2.8µg | 88% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 0.34mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 8.045mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.647mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.87mg | 1.475mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 61mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.228mg | 0.049mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 51.8µg | 41.4µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.676g | 4.553g | 19% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.34mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.78g | 12.35g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Folate | 14µg | 34µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 252mg | 5% |
| Protein | 19.63g | 22.1g | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.05g | 0g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.741g | 4.181g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.646g | 2.397g | 3% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 384mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 3.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 206kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.224mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.838mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.854mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.386mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.433mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.86mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.378mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.054g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.046g | 0.17g | N/A |
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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
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91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Abalone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals