Chinook salmon vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinook salmon and yolk
- Chinook salmon has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and magnesium; however, yolk is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, iron, and vitamin A.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 333% more than chinook salmon.
- Yolk contains 419 times less vitamin B3 than chinook salmon. Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
- Chinook salmon has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +2340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +363.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +360.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +41754.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +155.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +245.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +317.1% |
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:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.4% |
| 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
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.9% |
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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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 1085mg | 333% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 0.024mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 2.99mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 1.95µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.528mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 9.551g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 5mg | 28% |
| Folate | 35µg | 146µg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 381µg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 2.73mg | 23% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 26.54g | 20% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 15.86g | 20% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 56µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.3mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 11.738g | 15% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 109mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.176mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 129mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 4.204g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.35mg | 9% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 322kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 390mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
65%
114%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)