Chinook salmon vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Herring
- Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Iron.
- Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 428% more than Chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon has 4 times more Vitamin A than Herring. Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A, while Herring has 36µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +197.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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 | +485.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +357.8% |
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:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.16g
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Other
~1.22g
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
2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.735 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.735g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 25.72g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 11.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 214IU |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 419mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 303mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 4.124mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 83.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 2.615g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 2.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.258mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.061mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.872mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.115mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.682mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.899mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.678mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.071g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
63%
169%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herring is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 55mg)
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.