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Chinook salmon vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinook salmon and Salmon?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 25% more.
  • Chinook salmon has 4 times more Magnesium than Salmon. While Chinook salmon has 122mg of Magnesium, Salmon has only 30mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Equal in Sodium - 61
Equal in Copper - 0.049
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 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Equal in Sodium - 61
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.7
Equal in Folate - 34
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.8
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 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.7
Equal in Folate - 34
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Equal in Fats - 12.35
Equal in Water - 64.75
Equal in Other - 0.8
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Equal in Fats - 12.35
Equal in Water - 64.75
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Salmon Opinion
Protein 25.72g 22.1g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 12.35g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 206kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 15mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.34mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 30mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 252mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 384mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 61mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.43mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.049mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.016mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 41.4µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 230IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 69µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 3.7mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.135mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 8.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 35µg 34µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 2.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.248mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.969mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.018mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.796mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.03mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.654mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.863mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.139mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.651mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 63mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 2.397g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.69g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.17g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 4.181g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
68%
Chinook salmon
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon
Salmon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.