Atlantic Mackerel vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Chinook salmon?
- Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Chinook salmon is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 243% higher.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Atlantic Mackerel has 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon has 0.044mg.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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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Iron
+79.1%
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Zinc
+12.5%
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Copper
+37.7%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+60.5%
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Phosphorus
+71%
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Potassium
+60.8%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Manganese
+26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Iron
+79.1%
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Zinc
+12.5%
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Copper
+37.7%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+60.5%
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Phosphorus
+71%
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Potassium
+60.8%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Manganese
+26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 B1
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+102.6%
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Vitamin B12
+203.5%
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Vitamin A
+197%
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Vitamin C
+925%
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Vitamin B3
+10.6%
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Vitamin B6
+15.8%
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Folate
+3400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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Vitamin B1
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+102.6%
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Vitamin B12
+203.5%
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Vitamin A
+197%
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Vitamin C
+925%
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Vitamin B3
+10.6%
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Vitamin B6
+15.8%
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Folate
+3400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+38.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.38
Equal in Water - 65.6
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
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25.72 g
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13.38 g
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0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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0 g
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Protein
+38.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.38
Equal in Water - 65.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.214
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742
Saturated Fat:
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.35 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.214
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742
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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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.6g | 25.72g |
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Fats | 13.89g | 13.38g |
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Calories | 205kcal | 231kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 28mg |
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Iron | 1.63mg | 0.91mg |
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Magnesium | 76mg | 122mg |
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Phosphorus | 217mg | 371mg |
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Potassium | 314mg | 505mg |
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Sodium | 90mg | 60mg |
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Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.073mg | 0.053mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 167IU | 496IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 149µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.52mg |
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Vitamin D | 643IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 4.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.044mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.154mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 10.045mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.865mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.462mg |
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Folate | 1µg | 35µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 2.87µg |
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Vitamin K | 5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.288mg |
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Threonine | 0.815mg | 1.127mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 1.185mg |
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Leucine | 1.512mg | 2.09mg |
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Lysine | 1.708mg | 2.362mg |
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Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.761mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 1.004mg |
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Valine | 0.958mg | 1.325mg |
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Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.757mg |
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Cholesterol | 70mg | 85mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.257g | 3.214g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 0.727g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 1.01g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.296g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g | 5.742g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 2.662g |
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Low Carbs 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
171%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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