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Chinook salmon vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinook salmon and Shad

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 114% more than Shad.
  • Shad contains 4 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Shad contains 36µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 349
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 349
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.769
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.769
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Equal in Water - 59.22
Equal in Other - 1.42
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Equal in Water - 59.22
Equal in Other - 1.42

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Shad Opinion
Protein 25.72g 21.71g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 17.65g Shad
Calories 231kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 28mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.91mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 122mg 38mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 349mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 492mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 65mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.47mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.019mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 496IU 120IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 36µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.462mg
Folate 35µg 17µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0.14µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.243mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.952mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.764mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.993mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.642mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.847mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.118mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.639mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 96mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.