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Chinook salmon vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinook salmon and Whiting

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 in Chinook salmon is higher than in Whiting.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 52% more than Whiting.
  • Chinook salmon contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Whiting. While Chinook salmon contains 3.214g of Saturated Fat, Whiting contains only 0.4g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, 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 Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +32.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Manganese +584.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +32.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Manganese +584.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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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Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.6
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +691.7%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Other - 0.12
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +691.7%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Other - 0.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1190.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +353.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Whiting Opinion
Protein 25.72g 23.48g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 1.69g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 116kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 62mg Whiting
Iron 0.91mg 0.42mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 27mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 285mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 434mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 132mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.53mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.04mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 46.8µg 41.1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 128IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 38µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.06mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.67mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.25mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.18mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 15µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 2.6µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.263mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 1.029mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.082mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.908mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.156mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.695mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.917mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.21mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.691mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 84mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.4g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.235g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.283g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.017g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.445g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.587g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinook salmon Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.