Chicken meat vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and chinook salmon different?
- Chicken meat is higher in zinc; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B3, potassium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 107% higher.
- Chicken meat contains 3 times more zinc than chinook salmon. While chicken meat contains 1.94mg of zinc, chinook salmon contains only 0.56mg.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +210.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +856.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.72g
~equal in
Fats
~13.38g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Other
~-4.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.742g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.87µg | 107% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 46.8µg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 371mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 122mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 0.56mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 149µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 10.045mg | 10% |
| Folate | 5µg | 35µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 505mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.462mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.91mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 3.214g | 3% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 25.72g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 2.662g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 5.742g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 231kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 13.38g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
36%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.