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Chinook salmon vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinook salmon and Potato chips

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
4
:
6
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Copper +477.4%
Contains more Manganese +2215.8%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Copper +477.4%
Contains more Manganese +2215.8%

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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
4
:
8
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Chinook salmon
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%
Potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
3
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Water +3352.6%
Contains more Fats +158.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.6
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Potato chips
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Water +3352.6%
Contains more Fats +158.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
1
:
2
Potato chips
Potato chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.2%
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 0g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 25.72g 7g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 0g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 231kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 28mg 24mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 122mg 67mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 165mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 60mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.56mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.053mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.019mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 46.8µg 8.1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 0IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 4.1mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 3.827mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.402mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 35µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.108mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.253mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.283mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.419mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.424mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.11mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.31mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.392mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 3.214g 10.96g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.