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Chinook salmon vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinook salmon and maple syrup

  • Chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5, while maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than chinook salmon.
  • The amount of cholesterol in maple syrup is lower.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Syrups, maple.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +481%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.2%
Contains more IronIron +727.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15205.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +724.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64200%
Contains more FatsFats +22200%
Contains more WaterWater +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~0.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15558.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinook salmon Maple syrup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.019mg 2.908mg 126%
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg 120%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 1.27mg 86%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.6µg 84%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.081mg 62%
Phosphorus 371mg 2mg 53%
Protein 25.72g 0.04g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.002mg 35%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Magnesium 122mg 21mg 24%
Carbs 0g 67.04g 22%
Fats 13.38g 0.06g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.017g 18%
Vitamin A 149µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.036mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.214g 0.007g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 0.011g 14%
Iron 0.91mg 0.11mg 10%
Potassium 505mg 212mg 9%
Folate 35µg 0µg 9%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.47mg 8%
Calcium 28mg 102mg 7%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Copper 0.053mg 0.018mg 4%
Sodium 60mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.066mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Calories 231kcal 260kcal 1%
Net carbs 0g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
65%
Chinook salmon
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.