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Chinook salmon vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinook salmon and Leek?

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Leek is richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% higher.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 Magnesium +335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +960%
Contains more Potassium +180.6%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Contains more Calcium +110.7%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +2431.6%
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 18% 79% 20% 15% 16% 3% 4% 40% 63% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +960%
Contains more Potassium +180.6%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Contains more Calcium +110.7%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +2431.6%

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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Leek
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +82.9%
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 101% 19% 0% 40% 15% 7% 8% 9% 54% 48% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +82.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1614.7%
Contains more Fats +4360%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Equal in Other - 1.05
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +1614.7%
Contains more Fats +4360%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1503.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1503.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Leek Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.35g Leek
Protein 25.72g 1.5g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.3g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 14.15g Leek
Calories 231kcal 61kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 3.9g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 1.8g Leek
Calcium 28mg 59mg Leek
Iron 0.91mg 2.1mg Leek
Magnesium 122mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 35mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 180mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 20mg Leek
Zinc 0.56mg 0.12mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.12mg Leek
Manganese 0.019mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 46.8µg 1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 1667IU Leek
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 83µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Vitamin C 4.1mg 12mg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.03mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.4mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.14mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.233mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 64µg Leek
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.012mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.063mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.052mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.096mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.078mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.018mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.055mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.056mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.025mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Leek
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.04g Leek
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.004g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.166g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leek
Leek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $14.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.