Cod vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cod and Chinook salmon?
- Cod has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 76% higher.
- Cod contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+190.5%
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Phosphorus
+168.8%
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Potassium
+107%
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Sodium
-23.1%
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Copper
+47.2%
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Selenium
+24.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+190.5%
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Phosphorus
+168.8%
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Potassium
+107%
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Sodium
-23.1%
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Copper
+47.2%
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Selenium
+24.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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 B1
+100%
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Vitamin A
+955.3%
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Vitamin C
+310%
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Vitamin B2
+94.9%
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Vitamin B3
+299.7%
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Vitamin B5
+380.6%
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Vitamin B6
+63.3%
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Folate
+337.5%
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Vitamin B12
+173.3%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin A
+955.3%
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Vitamin C
+310%
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Vitamin B2
+94.9%
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Vitamin B3
+299.7%
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Vitamin B5
+380.6%
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Vitamin B6
+63.3%
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Folate
+337.5%
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Vitamin B12
+173.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+15.7%
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Protein
+12.7%
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Fats
+1455.8%
Protein:
22.83 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
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0.39 g
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25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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0 g
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Water
+15.7%
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Protein
+12.7%
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Fats
+1455.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4530.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+811.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.292 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Saturated Fat
-94.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4530.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+811.6%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.83g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 13.38g |
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| Calories | 105kcal | 231kcal |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 122mg |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 371mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 505mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.001mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.856mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 2.097mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.176mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.757mg |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.168g | 3.214g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 2.662g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
30%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $13.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)