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Grouper fish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grouper fish and salmon

  • Grouper fish contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than salmon.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Salmon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 4.5% 55% 39% 107% 22% 110% 7.3% 2.7% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +613.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Iron ~1.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Salmon
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.3% 0% 0% 69% 112% 189% 115% 218% 381% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2544.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +342%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Salmon
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25% 8% 60% 7%
Protein: 25.44 g
Fats: 8.13 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.62 g
Other: 6.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more FatsFats +525.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1262%
~equal in Protein ~25.44g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Salmon
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17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.257 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.697 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.256 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +906.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.9%

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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 3.05µg 98%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 10.077mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.944mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.487mg 37%
Copper 0.045mg 0.321mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.92mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.256g 19%
Phosphorus 143mg 256mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.275mg 16%
Fats 1.3g 8.13g 11%
Cholesterol 47mg 71mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.268g 2.697g 6%
Potassium 475mg 628mg 5%
Folate 10µg 29µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.299g 1.257g 4%
Vitamin A 50µg 13µg 4%
Calories 118kcal 182kcal 3%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.82mg 3%
Protein 24.84g 25.44g 1%
Iron 1.14mg 1.03mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 15mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sodium 53mg 56mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.285mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 1.115mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.172mg 0%
Leucine 2.019mg 2.067mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 2.336mg 0%
Methionine 0.735mg 0.753mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.993mg 0%
Valine 1.28mg 1.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.731mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.411g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 1.429g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.368g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Grouper fish
85%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
63%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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/171998/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.