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Chinook salmon vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chinook salmon and Tuna

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 112% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 18 times more Folate than Tuna. While Chinook salmon has 35µg of Folate, Tuna has only 2µg.
  • Tuna has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
6
:
4
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.92
Equal in Potassium - 527
Equal in Sodium - 54
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.92
Equal in Potassium - 527
Equal in Sodium - 54

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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
6
:
6
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
1
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2167.8%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Equal in Other - 1.28
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2167.8%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Equal in Other - 1.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Tuna Opinion
Protein 25.72g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 13.38g 0.59g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 130kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 4mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 122mg 42mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 333mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 60mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.56mg 0.45mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.043mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 496IU 65IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 22µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.137mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.334mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 35µg 2µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 2.35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.127mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.09mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.362mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.761mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.325mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.757mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 85mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.105g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.015g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.005g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.138g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.175g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Chinook salmon
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.