Chinook salmon vs Roe - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chinook salmon and Roe?
- Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C.
- Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 361% more.
- Chinook salmon has 5 times more Magnesium than Roe. While Chinook salmon has 122mg of Magnesium, Roe has only 26mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Chinook salmon is lower.
We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+18.2%
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Magnesium
+369.2%
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Potassium
+78.4%
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Sodium
-48.7%
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Phosphorus
+38.8%
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Zinc
+128.6%
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Copper
+141.5%
Equal in Calcium - 28
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Iron
+18.2%
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Magnesium
+369.2%
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Potassium
+78.4%
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-48.7%
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Phosphorus
+38.8%
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Zinc
+128.6%
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Copper
+141.5%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+63.7%
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Vitamin B3
+358.3%
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Vitamin B6
+149.7%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B1
+529.5%
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Vitamin B2
+516.2%
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Vitamin B5
+33.4%
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Folate
+162.9%
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Vitamin B12
+302.1%
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Vitamin A
+63.7%
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Vitamin B3
+358.3%
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Vitamin B6
+149.7%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B1
+529.5%
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Vitamin B2
+516.2%
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Vitamin B5
+33.4%
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Folate
+162.9%
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Vitamin B12
+302.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g |
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Protein | 25.72g | 28.62g |
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Fats | 13.38g | 8.23g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.92g |
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Calories | 231kcal | 204kcal |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 28mg | 28mg | |
Iron | 0.91mg | 0.77mg |
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Magnesium | 122mg | 26mg |
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Phosphorus | 371mg | 515mg |
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Potassium | 505mg | 283mg |
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Sodium | 60mg | 117mg |
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Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.28mg |
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Copper | 0.053mg | 0.128mg |
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Vitamin A | 496IU | 303IU |
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Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 16.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.277mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.949mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 2.192mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.154mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.185mg |
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Folate | 35µg | 92µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 11.54µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.375mg |
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Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.305mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.465mg |
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Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.509mg |
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Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.179mg |
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Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.71mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.401mg |
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Valine | 1.325mg | 1.676mg |
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Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.778mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 479mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 1.866g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 2.129g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 3.404g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
68

169

Mineral Summary Score
47

49

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
154%

172%

Carbohydrates
0%

2%

Fats
62%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Chinook salmon is cheaper (difference - $85)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.