Oysters vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Oysters and Chinook salmon different?
- Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 709% higher.
- Oysters contains 108 times more Copper than Chinook salmon. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Chinook salmon contains only 0.053mg.
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +314.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +912.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10667.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13935.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3010.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +248.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +263.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +509.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +443% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +657.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-132.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.056 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 | -70.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1034.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 102kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 11.42g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 3.42g | 13.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 122mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 139mg | 505mg |
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| Iron | 9.21mg | 0.91mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.56mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 371mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 88IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 39.5µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 2.87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 35µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.948g | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.506g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 0.762mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 0.523mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.757mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
188%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.