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Salmon raw vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salmon raw and Beef broiled

  • Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Beef broiled is 52% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains 3 times more Copper than Beef broiled. Salmon raw contains 0.25mg of Copper, while Beef broiled contains 0.085mg.
  • Salmon raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +885.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +682.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +143.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +217.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Beef broiled Opinion
Calories 142kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Protein 19.84g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 6.34g 15.41g Beef broiled
Cholesterol 55mg 88mg Salmon raw
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Salmon raw
Calcium 12mg 18mg Beef broiled
Potassium 490mg 318mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.25mg 0.085mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 72mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 9IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.016mg 0.012mg Salmon raw
Selenium 36.5µg 21.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.046mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.176mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 5.378mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.658mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.382mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 2.64µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Folate 25µg 9µg Salmon raw
Trans Fat 0.572g Salmon raw
Choline 82.4mg Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 0.981g 5.895g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.484g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.094mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.72mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.822mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.45mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 1.54mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.478mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.725mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.003g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.001g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.016g Salmon raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Beef broiled
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
77%
Salmon raw
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.914g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.