Chinook salmon vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chinook salmon and Shark
- Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Shark.
- Shark contains 12 times less Folate than Chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 35µg of Folate, while Shark contains 3µg.
- Shark has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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.
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Magnesium
+149%
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Phosphorus
+76.7%
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Potassium
+215.6%
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Sodium
-24.1%
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Zinc
+30.2%
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Copper
+60.6%
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Manganese
+26.7%
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Selenium
+28.2%
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Calcium
+21.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
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Magnesium
+149%
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Phosphorus
+76.7%
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Potassium
+215.6%
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Sodium
-24.1%
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Zinc
+30.2%
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Copper
+60.6%
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Manganese
+26.7%
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Selenium
+28.2%
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Calcium
+21.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
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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Vitamin A
+112.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+148.4%
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Vitamin B3
+241.9%
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Vitamin B5
+24.5%
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Vitamin B6
+15.5%
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Folate
+1066.7%
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Vitamin B12
+92.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
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Vitamin A
+112.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+148.4%
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Vitamin B3
+241.9%
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Vitamin B5
+24.5%
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Vitamin B6
+15.5%
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Folate
+1066.7%
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Vitamin B12
+92.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22.6%
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Fats
+196.7%
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Water
+12.2%
Equal in Other - 0.93
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25.72 g
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13.38 g
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65.6 g
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20.98 g
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4.51 g
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73.58 g
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0.93 g
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Protein
+22.6%
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Fats
+196.7%
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+12.2%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+217.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+122.8%
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Saturated Fat
-71.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.195 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+217.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+122.8%
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Saturated Fat
-71.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 25.72g | 20.98g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 4.51g |
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| Calories | 231kcal | 130kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 210mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 160mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.033mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 233IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 2.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.695mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 1.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.235mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.92mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.967mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.705mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.621mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.819mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.618mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 51mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 0.925g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.527g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.316g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.109g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 1.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.195g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)