Salmon vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salmon and croaker different?
- Salmon is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while croaker is higher in iron.
- Salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 30% more than croaker.
- Salmon contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than croaker. Salmon contains 0.34mg of vitamin B1, while croaker contains 0.09mg.
- Salmon is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded, and fried types were used in this article.
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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 | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.8% |
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Fats
~12.67g
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Water
~59.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.26mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 4.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.09mg | 21% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.74mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 348mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 2.917g | 11% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 18.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 38.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 23µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 217mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 3.476g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.54g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 5.32g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 340mg | 1% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 221kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 12.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 34µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.788mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.571mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.742mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.947mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.089g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.079g | N/A |
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
91%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)