Halibut vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Halibut and Chinook salmon?
- Halibut has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Folate than Chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +269.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +726.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +422.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +199% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3400% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.42 g
Fats:
17.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.88 g
Other:
1.96 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-141.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.753 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.214g
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 18.42g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 17.74g | 13.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 122mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 505mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 371mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 149µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.87µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 35µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.742g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.497mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.757mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.296g |
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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
26%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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)