Chinook salmon vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and halibut raw different?
- Chinook salmon is higher than halibut raw in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than halibut raw.
- Chinook salmon contains 35 times more folate than halibut raw. Chinook salmon contains 35µg of folate, while halibut raw contains 1µg.
- Halibut raw is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +369.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.2% |
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 | +964.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +569.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +187% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
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:
14.37 g
Fats:
13.84 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79% |
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Fats
~13.84g
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Carbs
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Water
~70.27g
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Other
~1.52g
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
2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.367 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 27.4µg | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 1097IU | 137% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 1µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 1.5mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 164mg | 30% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 14.37g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 26mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 36.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 14µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 46mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Choline | 61.8mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.367g | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 8.378g | 7% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 2.419g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 186kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 13.84g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.662mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.168mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.561mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.74mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.423mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.526g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.393g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
65%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.795g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.