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Chinook salmon vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Feta different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Feta is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Feta is 59% higher.
  • Chinook salmon contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Feta. While Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of Vitamin B3, Feta contains only 0.991mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, feta 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 Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +542.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +714.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Selenium +212%
Contains more Calcium +1660.7%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 337
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 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +542.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +714.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Selenium +212%
Contains more Calcium +1660.7%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 337

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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Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.424
Equal in Folate - 32
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 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.424
Equal in Folate - 32

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 5.2
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 5.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.4%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Feta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.09g Feta
Protein 25.72g 14.21g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 0g 4.09g Feta
Calories 231kcal 264kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.91mg 0.65mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 19mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 337mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 62mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 917mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.053mg 0.032mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 46.8µg 15µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 422IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 125µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.991mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.424mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 32µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.69µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.2mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.637mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.803mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.395mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.219mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.368mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.675mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.065mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.397mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 14.946g 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 4.623g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.591g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $12.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.