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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 from 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 Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +235.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.049
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +235.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.049

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2011.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2011.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Other +60%
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1029.8%
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Grouper fish Salmon
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Salmon Opinion
Protein 24.84g 22.1g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 12.35g Salmon
Calories 118kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 21mg 15mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 0.34mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 30mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 143mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 475mg 384mg Grouper fish
Sodium 53mg 61mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.43mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.049mg Salmon
Manganese 0.012mg 0.016mg Salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 41.4µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 10µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.248mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 0.969mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.018mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.796mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.03mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.654mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.863mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.139mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.651mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 63mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 2.397g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
22%
Grouper fish
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.