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Chinook salmon vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinook salmon and apples

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, and potassium in chinook salmon is higher than in apples.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 120% more than apples.
  • The amount of cholesterol in apples is lower.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372%
Contains more IronIron +658.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3272.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.2%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1318%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1026.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9792.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7770.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
~equal in Other ~0.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81928.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5119.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg 120%
Selenium 46.8µg 0µg 85%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.091mg 62%
Phosphorus 371mg 11mg 51%
Protein 25.72g 0.26g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.041mg 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Magnesium 122mg 5mg 28%
Fats 13.38g 0.17g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.051g 17%
Vitamin A 149µg 3µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.061mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 0.007g 14%
Saturated fat 3.214g 0.028g 14%
Potassium 505mg 107mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Iron 0.91mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.026mg 10%
Calories 231kcal 52kcal 9%
Folate 35µg 3µg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Carbs 0g 13.81g 5%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.04mg 5%
Sodium 60mg 1mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.017mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.035mg 1%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 4.6mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Apple
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
65%
Chinook salmon
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $14.5)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.