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Milk vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Milk and Chinook salmon

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Potassium than Milk.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Milk contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
Milk
2
:
8
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Calcium +346.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Iron +2933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1009.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.5%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +430%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +1318.2%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +346.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Iron +2933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1009.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.5%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +430%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +1318.2%

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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
8
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10701.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1148.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +510.6%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Chinook salmon
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 B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10701.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1148.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +510.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
3
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Protein +663.2%
Contains more Fats +1279.4%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Protein +663.2%
Contains more Fats +1279.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1972.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7505.7%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1972.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7505.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 0g Milk
Protein 3.37g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.97g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 4.99g 0g Milk
Calories 42kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 5.2g Chinook salmon
Calcium 125mg 28mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 11mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 95mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 150mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 44mg 60mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.01mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.003mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 3.3µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 196IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.154mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 5µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.143mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.174mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.319mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.282mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.088mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.22mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.101mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 5mg 85mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 3.214g Milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Milk
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.581g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $14.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.