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Ling fish vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ling fish and Chinook salmon different?

  • Ling fish is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Ling fish contains 0.127mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon contains 0.044mg.
  • Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types were 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 +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Magnesium +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +78.6%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Magnesium +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +1531.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +1531.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ling fish Chinook salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 24.35g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.82g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 111kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 44mg 28mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 81mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 254mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 486mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 173mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 1mg 0.56mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.053mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.019mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 115IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.044mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.154mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 8µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.067mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.979mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.236mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.721mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.254mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.717mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 51mg 85mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.214g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ling fish Chinook 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
28%
Ling fish
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
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)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.