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Chinook salmon vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinook salmon and Arrowroot?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Arrowroot is higher in Folate, and Iron.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% more.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Arrowroot, raw types 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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +388%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +815.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +388%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains more Iron +144%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +815.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2510.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Folate +865.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2510.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Folate +865.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +506.6%
Contains more Fats +6590%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Equal in Other - 1.42
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +506.6%
Contains more Fats +6590%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2793.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2793.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 25.72g 4.24g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.2g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 231kcal 65kcal Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 28mg 6mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 122mg 25mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 98mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 454mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.56mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.053mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.019mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 19IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.9mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.059mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.693mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.292mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.266mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.039g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.004g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.092g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Arrowroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chinook salmon
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.