Chinook salmon vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinook salmon and catfish
- Catfish have less selenium, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin A, iron, and folate.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily selenium needs 67% more than catfish.
- Catfish contain 248 times less vitamin A than chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 496IU of vitamin A, while catfish contain 2IU.
- Catfish have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +430.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +14800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.7% |
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:
18.44 g
Fats:
7.19 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
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Carbs
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Other
~-0.28g
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
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 9.9µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 2.548mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 23mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.177mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 247mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 1µg | 16% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 18.44g | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 13.38g | 7.19g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.354g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.28mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 3.115g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 35µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 2.78µg | 4% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 144kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 366mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 119mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.811mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
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
65%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.628g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)