Grouper fish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are grouper fish and salmon different?
- Grouper fish is higher in iron and selenium; however, salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon is 88% higher.
- Grouper fish contains 3 times more iron than salmon. While grouper fish contains 1.14mg of iron, salmon contains only 0.34mg.
- Grouper fish has less saturated fat.
Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +319.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2011.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +305.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.84 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.36 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +850% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1460.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1029.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 2.8µg | 88% |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 8.045mg | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 4.553g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.647mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.34mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.3g | 12.35g | 17% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 252mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.475mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.299g | 2.397g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.135mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.268g | 4.181g | 10% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 34µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Protein | 24.84g | 22.1g | 5% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 206kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 384mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 69µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.019mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.735mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.731mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.035g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.213g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.17g | N/A |
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
21%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish 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.