Chinook salmon vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chinook salmon and Swordfish
- Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 52% higher.
- Chinook salmon has 18 times more Folate than Swordfish. While Chinook salmon has 35µg of Folate, Swordfish has only 2µg.
- Swordfish has less Saturated Fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, 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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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+102.2%
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Magnesium
+248.6%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Sodium
-38.1%
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Copper
+15.2%
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Manganese
+46.2%
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Zinc
+39.3%
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Selenium
+46.4%
Equal in Potassium - 499
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Iron
+102.2%
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Magnesium
+248.6%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Sodium
-38.1%
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Copper
+15.2%
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Manganese
+46.2%
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Zinc
+39.3%
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Selenium
+46.4%
Equal in Potassium - 499
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
+284.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+144.4%
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Vitamin B5
+107.4%
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Folate
+1650%
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Vitamin B12
+77.2%
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Vitamin B1
+102.3%
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Vitamin B6
+33.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.254
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Vitamin A
+284.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+144.4%
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Vitamin B5
+107.4%
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Folate
+1650%
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Vitamin B12
+77.2%
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Vitamin B1
+102.3%
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Vitamin B6
+33.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.254
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+68.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
Equal in Other - 0.36
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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Water:
65.6 g
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Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
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0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
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Fats
+68.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
Equal in Other - 0.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.6%
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.368 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.6%
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Saturated Fat
-40.5%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 25.72g | 23.45g |
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Fats | 13.38g | 7.93g |
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Calories | 231kcal | 172kcal |
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Calcium | 28mg | 6mg |
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Iron | 0.91mg | 0.45mg |
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Magnesium | 122mg | 35mg |
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Phosphorus | 371mg | 304mg |
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Potassium | 505mg | 499mg |
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Sodium | 60mg | 97mg |
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Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.78mg |
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Copper | 0.053mg | 0.046mg |
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Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.013mg |
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Selenium | 46.8µg | 68.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 496IU | 129IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 43µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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Vitamin D | 666IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.089mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.063mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 9.254mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.417mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.615mg |
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Folate | 35µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 1.62µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.265mg |
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Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.035mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.088mg |
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Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.919mg |
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Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.168mg |
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Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.699mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.922mg |
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Valine | 1.325mg | 1.216mg |
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Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.695mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 78mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 1.911g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.772g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.127g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.168g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 3.544g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.368g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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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%

95%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

64%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.303g)
Which food is cheaper?

Swordfish 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 - 37mg)
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.