Chinook salmon vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and bluefish different?
- Chinook salmon is higher in magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, bluefish is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bluefish is 140% higher.
- Chinook salmon contains 18 times more folate than bluefish. While chinook salmon contains 35µg of folate, bluefish contains only 2µg.
- Bluefish has less saturated fat.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
25.69 g
Fats:
5.44 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.64 g
Other:
6.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +146% |
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Protein
~25.69g
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Carbs
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Water
~62.64g
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Other
~6.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.172 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.358 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| 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 | 2.87µg | 6.22µg | 140% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 7.247mg | 17% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 5.44g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 291mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.358g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 2.297g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 1.172g | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 159kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.04mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.955mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 138µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 477mg | 1% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 25.69g | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.36mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.003mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.756mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.323g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.665g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.079g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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90%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bluefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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