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Macadamia vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macadamia and Chinook salmon

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 179% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 Calcium +203.6%
Contains more Iron +305.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +1326.4%
Contains more Manganese +21642.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Equal in Magnesium - 122
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +203.6%
Contains more Iron +305.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +132.1%
Contains more Copper +1326.4%
Contains more Manganese +21642.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Equal in Magnesium - 122

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2615.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 B1 +2615.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +466.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +225.2%
Contains more Water +4723.5%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +466.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +225.2%
Contains more Water +4723.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.2%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 0g Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 75.77g 13.38g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 0g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 231kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Chinook salmon
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 28mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.91mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 122mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 368mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 5mg 60mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.56mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.053mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.019mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.044mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.154mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 11µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.37mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.602mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.018mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.023mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.363mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.195mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 3.214g Chinook salmon
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 58.877g 5.742g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 2.662g Chinook salmon

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Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.

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