Salmon vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salmon and Milkfish different?
- Salmon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Salmon is 46% higher.
- Salmon contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Milkfish. While Salmon contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, Milkfish contains only 0.016mg.
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
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Phosphorus
+21.2%
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Sodium
-33.7%
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Copper
+11.4%
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Selenium
+155.6%
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Calcium
+333.3%
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Iron
+20.6%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Zinc
+144.2%
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Manganese
+62.5%
Equal in Potassium - 374
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Phosphorus
+21.2%
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Sodium
-33.7%
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Copper
+11.4%
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Selenium
+155.6%
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Calcium
+333.3%
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Iron
+20.6%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Zinc
+144.2%
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Manganese
+62.5%
Equal in Potassium - 374
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.
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Vitamin A
+111%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2025%
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Vitamin B2
+95.7%
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Vitamin B5
+70.5%
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Vitamin B6
+32.6%
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Folate
+88.9%
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Vitamin B12
+16.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.256
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Vitamin A
+111%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2025%
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Vitamin B2
+95.7%
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Vitamin B5
+70.5%
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Vitamin B6
+32.6%
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Folate
+88.9%
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Vitamin B12
+16.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.256
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+43.1%
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Protein
+19.1%
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+202.5%
Equal in Water - 62.63
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+43.1%
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+19.1%
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+202.5%
Equal in Water - 62.63
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.1g | 26.32g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 8.63g |
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| Calories | 206kcal | 190kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 65mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 208mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 374mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 92mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.044mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 8.256mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.488mg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 3.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.295mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.213mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.139mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.417mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.779mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.028mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.356mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
110%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.