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Mackerel vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and chinook salmon

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and copper, while chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin A.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 380% more than chinook salmon.
  • Mackerel has 74 times more Sodium than chinook salmon. Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, while chinook salmon has 60mg.
  • Chinook salmon is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Potassium ~505mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-385.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more WaterWater +52.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chinook salmon Opinion
Calories 305kcal 231kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 25.1g 13.38g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 95mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 66mg 28mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 505mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.91mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.053mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.56mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 4450mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 157IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 47µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 73.4µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.154mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.87µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 5.742g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.662g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 1.01g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.727g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.296g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
200%
Mackerel
63%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 - 4390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.