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 RAE.
- 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.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+135.7%
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Iron
+53.8%
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Zinc
+96.4%
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Copper
+88.7%
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Magnesium
+103.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.1%
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Sodium
-98.7%
Equal in Potassium - 505
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Calcium
+135.7%
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Iron
+53.8%
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Zinc
+96.4%
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Copper
+88.7%
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Magnesium
+103.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.1%
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Sodium
-98.7%
Equal in Potassium - 505
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B2
+23.4%
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Vitamin B12
+318.1%
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Vitamin A
+215.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B3
+204.4%
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Vitamin B6
+12.7%
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Folate
+133.3%
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Vitamin B2
+23.4%
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Vitamin B12
+318.1%
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Vitamin A
+215.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B3
+204.4%
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Vitamin B6
+12.7%
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Folate
+133.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+87.6%
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Protein
+39%
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Water
+52.6%
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
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13.4 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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0 g
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Fats
+87.6%
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Protein
+39%
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Water
+52.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+44.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.3%
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Saturated Fat
-55%
Saturated Fat:
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.21 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+44.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.3%
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Saturated Fat
-55%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.5g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 25.1g | 13.38g |
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| Calories | 305kcal | 231kcal |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 122mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 371mg |
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| Potassium | 520mg | 505mg |
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 2.87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 3.214g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 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 | |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 - 4390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.