Lingcod vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lingcod and salmon?
- Lingcod is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and potassium, while salmon is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin A.
- Lingcod's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 56% higher.
- Lingcod is lower in saturated fat.
We used Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +871.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +808.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +835.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1088.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15µg | 2.8µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.314mg | 8.045mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.383g | 4.553g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.34mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.647mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 12.35g | 17% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.475mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.255g | 2.397g | 10% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.4µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.447g | 4.181g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 34µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 69µg | 6% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 206kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 384mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 258mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 22.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.993mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.043mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.84mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.079mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.67mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.884mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.166mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.667mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.133g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 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
58%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lingcod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lingcod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lingcod is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lingcod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)