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Salmon raw vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salmon raw and Chinook salmon?

  • Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Chinook salmon is richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 27% higher.
  • Salmon raw has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Salmon raw has 0.226mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon has 0.044mg.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
7
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +371.7%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +320.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Equal in Potassium - 505
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +371.7%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +320.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
5
:
4
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 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 B1 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +111%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +111%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
1
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.662
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.662

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Salmon raw Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 19.84g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 6.34g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 142kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 12mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.8mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 29mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 200mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 490mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 44mg 60mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 0.56mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.25mg 0.053mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 36.5µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 40IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.044mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.154mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.865mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.462mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 2.87µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.87mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.914mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.613mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.822mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.587mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.022mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.584mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 55mg 85mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 3.214g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.727g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
83%
Salmon raw
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.