Chinook salmon vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Skipjack tuna
- Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 54% more than Chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Skipjack tuna. Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Skipjack tuna has 18µg.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
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Magnesium
+177.3%
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Phosphorus
+30.2%
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Calcium
+32.1%
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Iron
+75.8%
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Sodium
-21.7%
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Zinc
+87.5%
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Copper
+107.5%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Magnesium
+177.3%
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Phosphorus
+30.2%
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Calcium
+32.1%
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Iron
+75.8%
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Sodium
-21.7%
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Zinc
+87.5%
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Copper
+107.5%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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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Vitamin A
+726.7%
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Vitamin C
+310%
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Vitamin B1
+15.8%
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Vitamin B2
+26.2%
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Vitamin B5
+78.4%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B12
+31.1%
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Vitamin B3
+86.7%
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Vitamin B6
+112.3%
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Vitamin A
+726.7%
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Vitamin C
+310%
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Vitamin B1
+15.8%
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Vitamin B2
+26.2%
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Vitamin B5
+78.4%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B12
+31.1%
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Vitamin B3
+86.7%
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Vitamin B6
+112.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+937.2%
Equal in Protein - 28.21
Equal in Water - 62.28
Equal in Other - 8.22
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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Water:
65.6 g
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28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
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Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
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Fats
+937.2%
Equal in Protein - 28.21
Equal in Water - 62.28
Equal in Other - 8.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2263%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+560.5%
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Saturated Fat
-86.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2263%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+560.5%
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Saturated Fat
-86.9%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 25.72g | 28.21g |
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Fats | 13.38g | 1.29g |
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Calories | 231kcal | 132kcal |
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Calcium | 28mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 0.91mg | 1.6mg |
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Magnesium | 122mg | 44mg |
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Phosphorus | 371mg | 285mg |
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Potassium | 505mg | 522mg |
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Sodium | 60mg | 47mg |
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Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.05mg |
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Copper | 0.053mg | 0.11mg |
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Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 496IU | 60IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.038mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.122mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 18.756mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.485mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.981mg |
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Folate | 35µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 2.19µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.316mg |
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Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.237mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.3mg |
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Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.293mg |
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Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.59mg |
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Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.835mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.101mg |
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Valine | 1.325mg | 1.453mg |
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Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.83mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 60mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 0.42g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.237g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.091g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.017g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 0.243g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 0.403g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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%

78%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

60%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.794g)
Which food is cheaper?

Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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.