Potato salad vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and chinook salmon
- Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B2 than chinook salmon.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
- Chinook salmon has 9 times less sodium than potato salad. Potato salad has 529mg of sodium, while chinook salmon has 60mg.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than chinook salmon.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 CopperCopper | +122.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +431.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +713.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +613.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1041.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +365.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1028.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 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 | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-141.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +859.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 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 | -55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 10.045mg | 57% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 25.72g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 371mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.462mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 122mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 149µg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 13.38g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 5.742g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 3.214g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.865mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.053mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 505mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 2.662g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 4.1mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 35µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 231kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.044mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.91mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | N/A |
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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
13%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)