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Chinook salmon vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Oysters different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 709% higher.
  • Chinook salmon contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Oysters. While Chinook salmon contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, Oysters contains only 0.061mg.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +263.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Iron +912.1%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +10667.9%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +263.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Iron +912.1%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +10667.9%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.8%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Equal in Other - 1.52
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Equal in Other - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1034.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1034.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 25.72g 11.42g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 3.42g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 231kcal 102kcal Chinook salmon
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.91mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 122mg 35mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 194mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 139mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 166mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.053mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.019mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 46.8µg 39.5µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 88IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 26µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.036mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.85mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.447mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.061mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 14µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.138mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.046mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.459mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.716mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.762mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.257mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.413mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.523mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.22mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.271g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.353g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.02g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.506g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.056g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinook salmon Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Chinook salmon
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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