Salmon vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Salmon and Chicken breast
- Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chicken breast is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 101% more than Chicken breast.
- Chicken breast has 105 times less Vitamin D than Salmon. Salmon has 526IU of Vitamin D, while Chicken breast has 5IU.
- Salmon contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +13000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +656.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
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Water
~60.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +143.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 187kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 33.44g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 4.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 91mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 14.782mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 0.37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg | 95.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 1.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 1.72g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.07g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.412mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.765mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.509mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.836mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.925mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.328mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.659mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 1.037mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
106%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)