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, 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 than Chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +221.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.22g
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Other
~1.42g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 25.72g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 17.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 96mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 36µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.462mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.639mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.