Salmon vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salmon and Ling fish
- Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Ling fish is higher in Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Ling fish.
- Salmon contains 4 times more Folate than Ling fish. While Salmon contains 34µg of Folate, Ling fish contains only 8µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, 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 | -64.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +299.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +330.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1406.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 111kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 24.35g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 0.82g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 486mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.83mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.141mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 173mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A | 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 | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.127mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.231mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 2.801mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.369mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.351mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.273mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.122mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.979mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.236mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.721mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.95mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.254mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.717mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)