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 RAE, 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 RAE than Herring. Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Magnesium
+197.6%
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Phosphorus
+22.4%
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Potassium
+20.5%
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Sodium
-47.8%
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Calcium
+164.3%
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Iron
+54.9%
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Zinc
+126.8%
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Copper
+122.6%
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Manganese
+110.5%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Magnesium
+197.6%
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Phosphorus
+22.4%
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Potassium
+20.5%
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Sodium
-47.8%
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Calcium
+164.3%
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Iron
+54.9%
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Zinc
+126.8%
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Copper
+122.6%
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Manganese
+110.5%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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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Vitamin A
+313.3%
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Vitamin C
+485.7%
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Vitamin B3
+143.6%
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Vitamin B5
+16.9%
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Vitamin B6
+32.8%
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Folate
+191.7%
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Vitamin B1
+154.5%
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Vitamin B2
+94.2%
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Vitamin B12
+357.8%
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Vitamin A
+313.3%
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Vitamin C
+485.7%
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Vitamin B3
+143.6%
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Vitamin B5
+16.9%
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Vitamin B6
+32.8%
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Folate
+191.7%
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Vitamin B1
+154.5%
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Vitamin B2
+94.2%
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Vitamin B12
+357.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.7%
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Fats
+15.4%
Equal in Water - 64.16
Equal in Other - 1.22
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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65.6 g
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23.03 g
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11.59 g
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64.16 g
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1.22 g
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Protein
+11.7%
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Fats
+15.4%
Equal in Water - 64.16
Equal in Other - 1.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.9%
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Saturated Fat
-18.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.735
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.735 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.9%
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Saturated Fat
-18.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.735
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 25.72g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 11.59g |
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| Calories | 231kcal | 203kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 303mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 419mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 214IU |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.7mg |
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| 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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| Folate | 35µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 77mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 2.615g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.071g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 2.735g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
179%
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.