Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pompano vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Pompano and Salmon?

  • Pompano is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium, while Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Salmon has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Pompano. Pompano has 0.68mg of Vitamin B1, while Salmon has 0.34mg.
  • Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

Infographic

Pompano vs Salmon infographic
Infographic link

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.
:
1
Salmon
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 26% 23% 147% 57% 10% 19% 27% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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.
:
10
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 171% 35% 72% 53% 54% 13% 150% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
2
Salmon
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 22.1
Equal in Fats - 12.35
Equal in Water - 64.75
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Protein - 22.1
Equal in Fats - 12.35
Equal in Water - 64.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
3
Salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.3%
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.458 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pompano Salmon Opinion
Protein 23.69g 22.1g Pompano
Fats 12.14g 12.35g Salmon
Calories 211kcal 206kcal Pompano
Calcium 43mg 15mg Pompano
Iron 0.67mg 0.34mg Pompano
Magnesium 31mg 30mg Pompano
Phosphorus 341mg 252mg Pompano
Potassium 636mg 384mg Pompano
Sodium 76mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 0.69mg 0.43mg Pompano
Copper 0.078mg 0.049mg Pompano
Manganese 0.025mg 0.016mg Pompano
Selenium 46.8µg 41.4µg Pompano
Vitamin A 120IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.68mg 0.34mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.135mg Pompano
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 17µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.248mg Pompano
Threonine 1.038mg 0.969mg Pompano
Isoleucine 1.092mg 1.018mg Pompano
Leucine 1.925mg 1.796mg Pompano
Lysine 2.175mg 2.03mg Pompano
Methionine 0.701mg 0.654mg Pompano
Phenylalanine 0.925mg 0.863mg Pompano
Valine 1.22mg 1.139mg Pompano
Histidine 0.697mg 0.651mg Pompano
Cholesterol 64mg 63mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 4.499g 2.397g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.224g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.259g 0.17g Pompano
Monounsaturated Fat 3.315g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.458g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pompano Salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
46%
Pompano
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pompano
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pompano
Pompano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.