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Chinook salmon vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinook salmon and Carrot

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Carrots, 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 Iron +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +960%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +46700%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +652.6%
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 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +203.3%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +960%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +46700%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +652.6%

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3268.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
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 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3268.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2665.6%
Contains more Fats +5475%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Equal in Other - 0.96
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +2665.6%
Contains more Fats +5475%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2175.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40914.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2175.2%
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 Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 25.72g 0.93g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.24g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 231kcal 41kcal Chinook salmon
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 28mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.91mg 0.3mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 12mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 35mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 320mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 69mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.24mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.045mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 46.8µg 0.1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.058mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.983mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.273mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.138mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 19µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.012mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.191mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.077mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.102mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.101mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.02mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.061mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.069mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.04mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.037g Carrot
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 0.014g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.117g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $14.6)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.