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

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The main differences between chinook salmon and potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B2 than chinook salmon.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
  • Potato salad has 11 times less selenium than chinook salmon. Chinook salmon has 46.8µg of selenium, while potato salad has 4.1µg.
  • Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than chinook salmon.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +713.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.8%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +613.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1041.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +431.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +365.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1028.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +859.7%
Contains more FatsFats +63.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%

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 salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg 120%
Selenium 46.8µg 4.1µg 78%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.89mg 57%
Protein 25.72g 2.68g 46%
Phosphorus 371mg 52mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.141mg 25%
Magnesium 122mg 15mg 25%
Sodium 60mg 529mg 20%
Vitamin A 149µg 32µg 13%
Fats 13.38g 8.2g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 2.48g 8%
Saturated fat 3.214g 1.429g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.534mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.06mg 7%
Copper 0.053mg 0.118mg 7%
Potassium 505mg 254mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 3.737g 7%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 10mg 7%
Folate 35µg 7µg 7%
Cholesterol 85mg 68mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Calories 231kcal 143kcal 4%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.101mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.077mg 3%
Iron 0.91mg 0.65mg 3%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.31mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Potato salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Chinook salmon
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.