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Salmon raw vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between salmon raw and zucchini

  • Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and copper; however, zucchini is higher in vitamin C.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 133% more than zucchini.
  • The glycemic index of zucchini is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +116.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +426.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1006.3%

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1642.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +715.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1539.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1881.3%
Contains more OtherOther +833.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19018.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2690.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Zucchini DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 0.2µg 66%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.163mg 50%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.451mg 46%
Protein 19.84g 1.21g 37%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.204mg 29%
Phosphorus 200mg 38mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.094mg 22%
Copper 0.25mg 0.053mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.091g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.045mg 15%
Fats 6.34g 0.32g 9%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.177mg 7%
Potassium 490mg 261mg 7%
Calories 142kcal 17kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0.011g 5%
Iron 0.8mg 0.37mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.981g 0.084g 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.32mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 8mg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.11g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.11g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 10µg 0%
Folate 25µg 24µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.