Chinook salmon vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chinook salmon and cashew?
- Chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet cashew is higher in copper, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 238% more.
- The glycemic index of chinook salmon is lower.
We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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 SeleniumSelenium | +135.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +139.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +634.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4041.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +932.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8610.5% |
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 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +845.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +861.4% |
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:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1161.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 2.195mg | 238% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0µg | 120% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 6.68mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1.655mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 1.062mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 19.9µg | 49% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 43.85g | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 5.78mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 23.797g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 292mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 7.845g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.423mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 593mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 7.783g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 553kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 18.22g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Carbs | 0g | 30.19g | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.058mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 505mg | 660mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Folate | 35µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0g | N/A |
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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
65%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $12.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals