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Beer vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beer and chinook salmon

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, and potassium in chinook salmon is higher than in beer.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 119% more than beer.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1770.4%
Contains more IronIron +4450%
Contains more CopperCopper +960%
Contains more ZincZinc +5500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%

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.
Beer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1858.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +904.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14250%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +-185.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5491.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.87µg 119%
Selenium 0.6µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 10.045mg 60%
Phosphorus 14mg 371mg 51%
Protein 0.46g 25.72g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.462mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Magnesium 6mg 122mg 28%
Fats 0g 13.38g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.662g 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.865mg 16%
Saturated fat 0g 3.214g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.742g 14%
Potassium 27mg 505mg 14%
Iron 0.02mg 0.91mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.154mg 10%
Calories 43kcal 231kcal 9%
Folate 6µg 35µg 7%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.56mg 5%
Copper 0.005mg 0.053mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.044mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 60mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 28mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Carbs 3.55g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Beer
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $15)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.