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Salmon raw vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salmon raw and chicken fingers?

  • Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, yet chicken fingers are higher in phosphorus and manganese.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
  • Salmon raw has 4 times more copper than chicken fingers. While salmon raw has 0.25mg of copper, chicken fingers have only 0.069mg.
  • The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders types 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.
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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1325%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg

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% 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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1887.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.217mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +81%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~19.22g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.8%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0.16µg 126%
Selenium 36.5µg 17.5µg 35%
Sodium 44mg 769mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.426mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 5.783g 22%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Copper 0.25mg 0.069mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.179mg 15%
Phosphorus 200mg 282mg 12%
Fats 6.34g 13.95g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.11mg 10%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.228mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 1.244mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Saturated fat 0.981g 2.493g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 4.83g 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Calories 142kcal 271kcal 6%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Potassium 490mg 373mg 3%
Cholesterol 55mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 8.217mg 2%
Folate 25µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.71mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 17mg 1%
Protein 19.84g 19.22g 1%
Iron 0.8mg 0.73mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.