Chinook salmon vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chinook salmon and chocolate
- Chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and fiber.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% more.
- Chinook salmon contains 16 times more selenium than chocolate. Chinook salmon contains 46.8µg of selenium, while chocolate contains 3µg.
- Chocolate contains less cholesterol.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1460% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +781.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1839.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7368.4% |
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 | +7350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1285.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1147.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0.23µg | 110% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 1.028mg | 108% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 8.02mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 3µg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 18.519g | 70% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 0.725mg | 58% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 4.88g | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.042mg | 32% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 31.28g | 28% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 8mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 206mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 546kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.297mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.092g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 9.54g | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 146mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 559mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +427% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6662.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.8% |
| 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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.1% |
