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Chinook salmon vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Macaroon different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +320.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.6%
Contains more Potassium +310.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Selenium +588.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +407.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.82
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Magnesium +320.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.6%
Contains more Potassium +310.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Selenium +588.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +407.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.82

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4465.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.3%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4465.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.3%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +751.7%
Contains more Water +470.4%
Contains more Fats +68.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.71
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +751.7%
Contains more Water +470.4%
Contains more Fats +68.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.6%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.6%

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 Macaroon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 25.72g 3.02g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 0g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 231kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 28mg 5mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.82mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 29mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 68mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 123mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 241mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.053mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 6.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 0IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.02mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.06mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.22mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.096mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 3µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 20.099g Chinook salmon
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 1.61g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.81g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.885g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.