Mahimahi vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mahimahi and chinook salmon
- Mahimahi has more iron; however, chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 91% higher.
- Chinook salmon has 2 times less iron than mahimahi. Mahimahi has 1.45mg of iron, while chinook salmon has 0.91mg.
- Mahimahi is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Contains more IronIron | +59.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +221.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +483.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.72 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.22 g
Other:
4.16 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more OtherOther | +-188.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1386.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.72g
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.211 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3604.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1161.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 2.87µg | 91% |
Phosphorus | 183mg | 371mg | 27% |
Magnesium | 38mg | 122mg | 20% |
Fats | 0.9g | 13.38g | 19% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.211g | 2.662g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.429mg | 10.045mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 0.241g | 3.214g | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 5.742g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 62µg | 149µg | 10% |
Folate | 6µg | 35µg | 7% |
Iron | 1.45mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
Calories | 109kcal | 231kcal | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
Protein | 23.72g | 25.72g | 4% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 85mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
Sodium | 113mg | 60mg | 2% |
Potassium | 533mg | 505mg | 1% |
Calcium | 19mg | 28mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.053mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.04mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.093mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.928mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.178mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.702mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.926mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.222mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.698mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.026g | 1.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.113g | 0.727g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.296g | 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
33%

65%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.973g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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)
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.