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Chinook salmon vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinook salmon and Merlot

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Merlot.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% more.
  • Chinook salmon contains 234 times more Selenium than Merlot. Chinook salmon contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Merlot contains 0.2µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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 Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +97.8%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1513%
Contains more Potassium +297.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +381.8%
Contains more Selenium +23300%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +594.7%
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 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +97.8%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1513%
Contains more Potassium +297.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +381.8%
Contains more Selenium +23300%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Manganese +594.7%

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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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.5%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.5%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36642.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Other - 10.83
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +36642.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Other - 10.83

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 Merlot
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 25.72g 0.07g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 231kcal 83kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 0.62g Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 8mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.46mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 12mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 23mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 127mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.56mg 0.14mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.011mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 46.8µg 0.2µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.005mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.031mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.224mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.03mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.057mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 3.214g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.