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Chinook salmon vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinook salmon and Salmon raw?

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3, yet Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 27% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Salmon raw. Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon raw has 12µg.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +133.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +320.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +371.7%
Equal in Potassium - 490
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 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +320.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +371.7%
Equal in Potassium - 490

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 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +111%
Equal in Water - 68.5
Equal in Other - 5.32
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +111%
Equal in Water - 68.5
Equal in Other - 5.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.539
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.539

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Salmon raw Opinion
Protein 25.72g 19.84g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 6.34g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 142kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 12mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.8mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 29mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 200mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 490mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.56mg 0.64mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.053mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.019mg 0.016mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 36.5µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 40IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 12µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 7.86mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 35µg 25µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.222mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.87mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.914mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.613mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.822mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.587mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.775mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.022mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.584mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 55mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.321g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.287g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 2.103g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 2.539g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.