Chinook salmon vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chinook salmon and mars
- Chinook salmon has more vitamin A; however, mars is richer in fiber and calcium.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% more.
- Chinook salmon contains 7 times more cholesterol than mars. Chinook salmon contains 85mg of cholesterol, while mars contains 12mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.4% |
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 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +500.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3758.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 120% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 63% | |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 53% | |
| Protein | 25.72g | 4.28g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 11.651g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 36% | |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 29% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 72.4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 12mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 18% | |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 505mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 14% | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 475kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 13.38g | 19.32g | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | N/A |
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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
65%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins