Chinook salmon vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chinook salmon and penne?
- Chinook salmon is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin A, yet penne is richer in fiber and calcium.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 36% higher.
- Penne contains less cholesterol.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +306.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +217.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
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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
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +474.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +565.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 120% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 63% | |
| Protein | 25.72g | 5.7g | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 36% | |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 118mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 12mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 30mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 0.4g | 15% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 1g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 122mg | 11% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 60mg | 248mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 16.8g | 6% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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