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Eel vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eel and Chinook salmon?

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Chinook salmon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 110% higher.
  • Eel has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Eel has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon has 0.044mg.
  • Chinook salmon contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
2
:
8
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Magnesium +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 60
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Magnesium +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 60

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.
Eel
Eel
3
:
6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +663.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Chinook salmon
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
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1
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.214
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.214

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Chinook salmon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 23.65g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 14.95g 13.38g Eel
Calories 236kcal 231kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.64mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 26mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 277mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 349mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 65mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 2.08mg 0.56mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 3787IU 496IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 149µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.044mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 17µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 2.87µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.037mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.922mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.171mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.7mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.218mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.696mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 161mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.023g 3.214g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 5.742g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Chinook salmon
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
65%
Eel
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.