Chinook salmon vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinook salmon and whelk different?
- Chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B3, while whelk is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, and zinc.
- Whelk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 636% more than chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon contains 52 times more saturated fat than whelk. Chinook salmon contains 3.214g of saturated fat, while whelk contains 0.062g.
Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +303.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1005.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3786.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +482.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4584.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +204.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +403.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +532.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
47.68 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
15.52 g
Water:
32 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1572.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10153.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5687% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 18.14µg | 636% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 2.06mg | 223% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 10.06mg | 114% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 1.995mg | 50% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 47.68g | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.89mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 3.26mg | 25% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 0.8g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 0.046g | 17% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 412mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 130mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 0.062g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 0.056g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.65mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 282mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 172mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 49µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Folate | 35µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 694mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.214mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 15.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 6.8mg | 3% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 275kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
199%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
215%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.