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Chinook salmon vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinook salmon and Pumpkin

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Pumpkin, raw.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +15500%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +139.6%
Contains more Manganese +557.9%
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +743.2%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Selenium +15500%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +139.6%
Contains more Manganese +557.9%

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 B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1616.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1616.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2472%
Contains more Fats +13280%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Equal in Other - 0.8
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +2472%
Contains more Fats +13280%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.6%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44069.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53140%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44069.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53140%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 25.72g 1g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.1g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 231kcal 26kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 2.76g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 28mg 21mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.8mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 12mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 44mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 340mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.56mg 0.32mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.019mg 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 46.8µg 0.3µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.1mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.11mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.6mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.298mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.061mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 16µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.012mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.029mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.031mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.046mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.054mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.011mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.032mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.035mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.016mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.052g Pumpkin
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 0.013g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.005g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $14.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.