Chinook salmon vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinook salmon and shark raw
- Shark raw has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, potassium, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 57% more than shark raw.
- Shark raw contains 12 times less folate than chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 35µg of folate, while shark raw contains 3µg.
- Shark raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +149% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.4% |
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 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
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:
20.98 g
Fats:
4.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.58 g
Other:
0.93 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +196.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~0.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.195 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +217.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 1.49µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 2.938mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 210mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 36.5µg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 49mg | 17% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 4.51g | 14% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 51mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 0.925g | 10% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 160mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 1.808g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.195g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 70µg | 9% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 20.98g | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.062mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.695mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.316g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.527g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.109g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
65%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw 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)