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Salmon raw vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Salmon raw and Wheat

  • Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Wheat has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 133% more.
  • Salmon raw has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Wheat . Salmon raw has 0.38mg of Vitamin B2, while Wheat has 0.121mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +396.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +340%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.9%

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% 2.4% 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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +72%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +156.7%
Contains more WaterWater +526.1%
Contains more OtherOther +198.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +511.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.7%

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 Wheat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Wheat Opinion
Calories 142kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 19.84g 13.68g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 2.47g Salmon raw
Net carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Wheat
Magnesium 29mg 144mg Wheat
Calcium 12mg 34mg Wheat
Potassium 490mg 431mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 3.52mg Wheat
Copper 0.25mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 0.64mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 200mg 508mg Wheat
Sodium 44mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.016mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 36.5µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.121mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 6.738mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.935mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.419mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 43µg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.981g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 0.344g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.978g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.176mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.366mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.533mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 0.934mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 0.303mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.221mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.681mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.594mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.322mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.