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Chinook salmon vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinook salmon and Bell pepper

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 120% more than Bell pepper.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Bell pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 +180%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Phosphorus +1755%
Contains more Potassium +188.6%
Contains more Zinc +330.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +542.1%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Phosphorus +1755%
Contains more Potassium +188.6%
Contains more Zinc +330.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +542.1%

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 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1861%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1861%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2890.7%
Contains more Fats +7770.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.1%
Equal in Other - 0.44
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +2890.7%
Contains more Fats +7770.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.1%
Equal in Other - 0.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71675%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4193.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71675%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4193.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.94g Bell pepper
Protein 25.72g 0.86g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.17g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 231kcal 20kcal Chinook salmon
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 28mg 10mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.34mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 10mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 20mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 175mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.56mg 0.13mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.019mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 46.8µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 370IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 18µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 4.1mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.028mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.48mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.099mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.224mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 10µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.012mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.036mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.024mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.036mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.039mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.007mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.092mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.036mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.01mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.058g Bell pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.008g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.062g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $14.7)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.