Salmon vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between salmon and crayfish
- Salmon has more vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, crayfish is higher in copper, manganese, and zinc.
- Salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D 88% more than crayfish.
- Salmon has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +29.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1298% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3162.5% |
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 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +751.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +929.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1613.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1140.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 82kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 16.77g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 1.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0.9mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 133mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.685mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.522mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 36.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 2.28mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 34µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.181g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 0.244g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.367g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.234mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.676mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.811mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.329mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.457mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.472mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.706mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.786mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.341mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.119g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.047g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crayfish 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)