Chinook salmon vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chinook salmon and Whitefish
- Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Whitefish has more Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 80% more than Whitefish.
- Chinook salmon contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whitefish. While Chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, Whitefish contains only 39µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Whitefish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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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Iron
+93.6%
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Magnesium
+190.5%
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Potassium
+24.4%
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Selenium
+188.9%
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Calcium
+17.9%
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Zinc
+126.8%
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Copper
+73.6%
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Manganese
+352.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Equal in Sodium - 65
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Iron
+93.6%
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Magnesium
+190.5%
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Potassium
+24.4%
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Selenium
+188.9%
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Calcium
+17.9%
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Zinc
+126.8%
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Copper
+73.6%
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Manganese
+352.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Equal in Sodium - 65
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
+278.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+161.2%
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Vitamin B6
+33.5%
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Folate
+105.9%
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Vitamin B12
+199%
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Vitamin B1
+288.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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Vitamin A
+278.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+161.2%
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Vitamin B6
+33.5%
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Folate
+105.9%
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Vitamin B12
+199%
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Vitamin B1
+288.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+78.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09
Equal in Other - 2.93
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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Protein:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
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Fats
+78.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09
Equal in Other - 2.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+124.4%
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Saturated Fat
-63.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.755
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
Saturated Fat:
1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.755 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+124.4%
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Saturated Fat
-63.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.755
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 25.72g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 7.51g |
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| Calories | 231kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.47mg |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 406mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.092mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.154mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0.96µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 77mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 1.162g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.209g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 2.755g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.