Salmon raw vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salmon raw and pasta
- Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium; however, pasta is richer in folate and manganese.
- Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 127% more than pasta.
- Pasta has 24 times less vitamin B6 than salmon raw. Salmon raw has 0.818mg of vitamin B6, while pasta has 0.034mg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +61.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1941.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +692.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +809.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2171.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +503.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1616.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~68.56g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1596% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 0.14µg | 127% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.034mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 0.992mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.183mg | 30% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 5.15g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 63mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.15mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.093mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 0.429g | 14% |
| Folate | 25µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 1.05g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 0.124g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 0.15g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 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%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)