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Chewing gum vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chewing gum and salmon

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and choline in salmon is higher than in chewing gum.
  • Salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 117% more than chewing gum.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chewing gum 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 3.3%
Salmon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.5% 34% 13% 16% 12% 108% 8% 2.1% 226%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19100%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6800%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Salmon
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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 12% 23% 23% 197% 85% 31% 151% 89% 149% 350% 0.25% 26% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Salmon
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22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +4016.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2390.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.137 g
Salmon
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22% 38% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.553 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5192.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3223.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg 117%
Selenium 0.6µg 41.4µg 74%
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg 66%
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU 66%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.045mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.647mg 50%
Protein 0g 22.1g 44%
Phosphorus 0mg 252mg 36%
Carbs 96.7g 0g 32%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.475mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 4.553g 29%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.34mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg 21%
Fats 0.3g 12.35g 19%
Choline 0mg 90.5mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.042g 2.397g 11%
Potassium 2mg 384mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.079g 4.181g 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.135mg 10%
Folate 0µg 34µg 9%
Calories 360kcal 206kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.14mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Magnesium 0mg 30mg 7%
Copper 0mg 0.049mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg 4%
Zinc 0mg 0.43mg 4%
Iron 0mg 0.34mg 4%
Sodium 1mg 61mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 15mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Net carbs 94.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 66.08g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0%
Threonine 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0%
Leucine 1.796mg 0%
Lysine 2.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.654mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0%
Valine 1.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.651mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.69g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.457g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum 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
0%
Chewing gum
91%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.