Chicken breast vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken breast and Salmon raw different?
- Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Salmon raw is 117% higher.
- Chicken breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Salmon raw. While Chicken breast contains 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, Salmon raw contains only 7.86mg.
- Salmon raw has less Cholesterol.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +363% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +759.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +370.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 142kcal |
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| Protein | 33.44g | 19.84g |
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| Fats | 4.71g | 6.34g |
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| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 91mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 276mg | 490mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 1.08mg | 0.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 23IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 7.86mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 1.664mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.818mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 3.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 95.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.29g | 0.981g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.72g | 2.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 2.539g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.87mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.914mg |
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| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.587mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.775mg |
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| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.022mg |
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| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.584mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.321g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 1.115g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.287g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
50%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.