Salmon raw vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salmon raw and milk different?
- Salmon raw is higher than milk in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 113% more than milk.
- Salmon raw contains 85 times more vitamin B3 than milk. Salmon raw contains 7.86mg of vitamin B3, while milk contains 0.093mg.
- Milk is lower in cholesterol.
- Milk has a higher glycemic index (31) than salmon raw (0).
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +433.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1006.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +941.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1030% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8351.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +576.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +383.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +488.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +553.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +609.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +659.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7154.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 0.47µg | 113% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 3.3µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.037mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 0.093mg | 49% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 3.37g | 33% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.01mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.361mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.02mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 5mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 0.035g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 95mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.185mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 125mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 0.97g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 0.277g | 5% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 42kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 0.633g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.99g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 44mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $12.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (44 mg)
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.