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Caper vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caper and chinook salmon

  • Caper has more copper; however, chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 39 times less sodium than caper. Caper has 2348mg of sodium, while chinook salmon has 60mg.

Food types used in this article are Capers, canned 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
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 more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +83.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3610%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3800%

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 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% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1908.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 +27.8%
Contains more OtherOther +-271.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +989.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1455.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
28% 49% 23%
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 -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9014.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Sodium 2348mg 60mg 99%
Selenium 1.2µg 46.8µg 83%
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 10.045mg 59%
Phosphorus 10mg 371mg 52%
Protein 2.36g 25.72g 47%
Copper 0.374mg 0.053mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.462mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin K 24.6µg 21%
Magnesium 33mg 122mg 21%
Fats 0.86g 13.38g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.865mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 2.662g 16%
Vitamin A 7µg 149µg 16%
Saturated fat 0.233g 3.214g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.063g 5.742g 14%
Potassium 40mg 505mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 0g 13%
Calories 23kcal 231kcal 10%
Iron 1.67mg 0.91mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Manganese 0.078mg 0.019mg 3%
Folate 23µg 35µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.044mg 2%
Carbs 4.89g 0g 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.56mg 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.154mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 4.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.69g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
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 0.001g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
13%
Caper
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 2288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.