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 B6, vitamin A, and iron, while whitefish has more vitamin B1 and zinc.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 80% more than whitefish.
- Chinook salmon contains 4 times more vitamin A than whitefish. While chinook salmon contains 496IU of vitamin A, whitefish contains only 131IU.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +282.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +199% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.6% |
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:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.2% |
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Protein
~24.47g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.09g
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Other
~2.93g
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
1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.755 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.755g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0.96µg | 80% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 3.846mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 39µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 7.51g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 1.162g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 2.559g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Folate | 35µg | 17µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 346mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.092mg | 4% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 24.47g | 3% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 406mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 2.755g | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.209g | 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%
33%
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.