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Chinook salmon vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chinook salmon and powdered milk

  • Chinook salmon has more vitamin B3 and selenium; however, powdered milk is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% more.
  • Chinook salmon contains 16 times more vitamin B3 than powdered milk. Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of vitamin B3, while powdered milk contains 0.646mg.
  • Chinook salmon contains less saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%

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.
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.2%
~equal in Folate ~37µg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2555.9%
Contains more FatsFats +99.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g
~equal in Other ~6.08g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38%

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 Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Powdered milk DV% diff.
Calcium 28mg 912mg 88%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 1.205mg 81%
Saturated fat 3.214g 16.742g 61%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.646mg 59%
Phosphorus 371mg 776mg 58%
Selenium 46.8µg 16.3µg 55%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 2.271mg 28%
Zinc 0.56mg 3.34mg 25%
Potassium 505mg 1330mg 24%
Fats 13.38g 26.71g 21%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.283mg 20%
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 3.25µg 16%
Sodium 60mg 371mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.665g 13%
Calories 231kcal 496kcal 13%
Carbs 0g 38.42g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.302mg 12%
Vitamin A 149µg 258µg 12%
Magnesium 122mg 85mg 9%
Iron 0.91mg 0.47mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 7.924g 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 8.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 25.72g 26.32g 1%
Folate 35µg 37µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $12.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.