Croaker vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croaker and salmon different?
- Croaker is richer in iron, while salmon is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 30% more than croaker.
- Croaker contains 6 times more sodium than salmon. Croaker contains 348mg of sodium, while salmon contains 61mg.
Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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 | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
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Fats
~12.35g
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Water
~64.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26mg | 0.647mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.8µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 8.045mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.34mg | 21% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 1.475mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 61mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 4.553g | 11% |
| Protein | 18.2g | 22.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 38.8µg | 41.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 69µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 252mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.476g | 2.397g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.54g | 0g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.32g | 4.181g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 384mg | 1% |
| Calories | 221kcal | 206kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 12.67g | 12.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 34µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.788mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.847mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.48mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.571mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.525mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.742mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.947mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.525mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.113g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.089g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | 0.17g | 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
41%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)