Chinook salmon vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chinook salmon and Steak?
- Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Steak is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Steak's daily need coverage for Zinc is 53% more.
- Chinook salmon has 21 times more Vitamin A RAE than Steak. While Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, Steak has only 7µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinook salmon is lower.
We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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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Calcium
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+430.4%
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Phosphorus
+127.6%
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Potassium
+81%
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Selenium
+47.2%
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Iron
+163.7%
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Zinc
+1032.1%
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Copper
+60.4%
Equal in Sodium - 58
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Magnesium
+430.4%
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Phosphorus
+127.6%
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Potassium
+81%
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Selenium
+47.2%
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Iron
+163.7%
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Zinc
+1032.1%
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Copper
+60.4%
Equal in Sodium - 58
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
+1884%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+95.1%
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Folate
+483.3%
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Vitamin B12
+30.5%
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Vitamin B1
+68.2%
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Vitamin B2
+95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
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Vitamin A
+1884%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+95.1%
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Folate
+483.3%
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Vitamin B12
+30.5%
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Vitamin B1
+68.2%
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Vitamin B2
+95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18%
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Fats
+42.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Equal in Other - 0.54
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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0 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
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0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
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Water
+18%
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Fats
+42.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Equal in Other - 0.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+197.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
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Saturated Fat
-61.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+197.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.7%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 25.72g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 19.02g |
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| Calories | 231kcal | 271kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 58mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 6.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.5mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.931mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 8.443g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 0.896g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.229g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.