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Chinook salmon vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Pompano different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pompano is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 70% higher.
  • Chinook salmon contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pompano. While Chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pompano contains only 36µg.
  • Pompano has less Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry 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 Iron +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +293.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Calcium +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 341
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 13% 26% 23% 147% 57% 10% 19% 27% 4% 256%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Magnesium +293.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Calcium +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.2%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 341
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 171% 35% 72% 53% 54% 13% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1445.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 12.14
Equal in Water - 62.97
Equal in Other - 1.2
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 12.14
Equal in Water - 62.97
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Pompano Opinion
Protein 25.72g 23.69g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 12.14g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 211kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 43mg Pompano
Iron 0.91mg 0.67mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 31mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 341mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 636mg Pompano
Sodium 60mg 76mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.69mg Pompano
Copper 0.053mg 0.078mg Pompano
Manganese 0.019mg 0.025mg Pompano
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 496IU 120IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 36µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.68mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.15mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 3.8mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.23mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 17µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.2µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.265mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 1.038mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.092mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.925mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.175mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.701mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.925mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.22mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.697mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 64mg Pompano
Saturated Fat 3.214g 4.499g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.504g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.224g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.259g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 3.315g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.458g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Pompano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
58%
Pompano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pompano
Pompano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.285g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.