Asparagus vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between asparagus and chinook salmon
- Asparagus is higher in iron and copper; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
- Asparagus has 4 times more copper than chinook salmon. While asparagus has 0.189mg of copper, chinook salmon has only 0.053mg.
- Asparagus has less saturated fat.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than asparagus (32).
The food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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 more IronIron | +135.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +256.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +731.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +771.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +613.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1934.8% |
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 | +36.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +48.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +292.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +927.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 46.8µg | 81% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 10.045mg | 57% |
Protein | 2.2g | 25.72g | 47% |
Phosphorus | 52mg | 371mg | 46% |
Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.462mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 122mg | 26% |
Fats | 0.12g | 13.38g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 2.662g | 17% |
Iron | 2.14mg | 0.91mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.189mg | 0.053mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 5.742g | 14% |
Saturated fat | 0.04g | 3.214g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 149µg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.865mg | 12% |
Calories | 20kcal | 231kcal | 11% |
Potassium | 202mg | 505mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.044mg | 8% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.019mg | 6% |
Folate | 52µg | 35µg | 4% |
Sodium | 2mg | 60mg | 3% |
Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 4.1mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.88g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.78g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 24mg | 28mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.128mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.104mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.115mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-112.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1069.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +11050% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5224% |