Salmon vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salmon and Bass
- Salmon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Bass is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bass is 49% higher.
- Salmon contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Bass. Salmon contains 8.045mg of Vitamin B3, while Bass contains 1.522mg.
- Salmon contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, freshwater, mixed species, cooked, dry 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 less SodiumSodium | -32.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +586.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +461.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7025% |
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 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.5% |
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Protein
~24.18g
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Carbs
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Water
~68.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +127.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 146kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 24.18g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 4.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 2.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 87mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 456mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 256mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1.14mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.522mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 1.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 1.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.36g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.271mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.06mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.114mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.965mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.221mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.716mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.944mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.246mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.712mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.305g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.458g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.108g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bass is relatively richer in minerals