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Salmon raw vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salmon raw and duck meat?

  • Salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet duck meat is richer in iron and zinc.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Salmon raw has 5 times more vitamin B6 than duck meat. Salmon raw has 0.818mg of vitamin B6, while duck meat has 0.18mg.
  • Salmon raw contains less cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.5%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.227mg

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 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +960%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +425%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +548.8%
Contains more FatsFats +347.2%
~equal in Protein ~18.99g
~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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +513.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%

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 Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0.3µg 120%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.18mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.981g 9.67g 39%
Fats 6.34g 28.35g 34%
Selenium 36.5µg 20µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 12.9g 27%
Iron 0.8mg 2.7mg 24%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 4.825mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 1.098mg 11%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.86mg 11%
Calories 142kcal 337kcal 10%
Cholesterol 55mg 84mg 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.269mg 9%
Potassium 490mg 204mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 3.65g 7%
Phosphorus 200mg 156mg 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 63µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Folate 25µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.174mg 4%
Copper 0.25mg 0.227mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Protein 19.84g 18.99g 2%
Sodium 44mg 59mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.689g)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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.
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.