Chinook salmon vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and carp different?
- Chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, carp is richer in phosphorus, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 58% higher.
- Chinook salmon contains 15 times more Vitamin A than carp. While chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A, carp contains only 10µg.
- Carp has less saturated Fat.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, carp, 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 | +221.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +378.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.2% |
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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:
22.86 g
Fats:
7.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.63 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~69.63g
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Other
~0.34g
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
1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.835 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +92.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 162kcal |
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| Protein | 25.72g | 22.86g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 7.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 1.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 84mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 427mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 531mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 10µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 2.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 1.47µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 1.388g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 2.985g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.835g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.002mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.054mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.858mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.1mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.677mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.893mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.178mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.673mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.305g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.146g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.105g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
63%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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)