Milkfish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between milkfish and salmon
- Milkfish has more vitamin B12, while salmon has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, iron, and potassium.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +629.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1618.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +605.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.44g
~equal in
Fats
~8.13g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~59.62g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Calories | 190kcal | 182kcal |
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| Protein | 26.32g | 25.44g |
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| Fats | 8.63g | 8.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 71mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 374mg | 628mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.321mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 208mg | 256mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 44IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 13µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.487mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 10.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.92mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.944mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 3.05µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 29µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.257g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 2.697g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.256g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.285mg |
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| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.115mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.172mg |
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| Leucine | 2.139mg | 2.067mg |
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| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.336mg |
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| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.753mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.993mg |
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| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.31mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.411g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.429g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.368g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
59%
85%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.