Arugula vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arugula and chinook salmon different?
- Arugula is higher in vitamin A and folate; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
- Arugula contains 5 times more vitamin A than chinook salmon. While arugula contains 2373IU of vitamin A, chinook salmon contains only 496IU.
- Arugula has less saturated fat.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than arugula (32).
Arugula, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1589.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +159.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +613.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15500% |
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 CVitamin C | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3193.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +532.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-129.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +896.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1927.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11618.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +734.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 46.8µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 10.045mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 371mg | 46% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 25.72g | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.462mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 13.38g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 122mg | 18% |
| Folate | 97µg | 35µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 2.662g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 3.214g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.019mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 28mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 4.1mg | 12% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 231kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.865mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 505mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 149µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | 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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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $14.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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