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Quince vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between quince and chinook salmon?

  • Quince is richer in vitamin C, yet chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Quince has 4 times more vitamin C than chinook salmon. Quince has 15mg of vitamin C, while chinook salmon has 4.1mg.
  • Quince contains less saturated fat.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index than quince.

We used Quinces, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.3%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2082.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%

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.
Quince
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4922.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +967.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1055%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-108.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6330%
Contains more FatsFats +13280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
28% 49% 23%
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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5224%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Selenium 0.6µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 10.045mg 62%
Protein 0.4g 25.72g 51%
Phosphorus 17mg 371mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.462mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Magnesium 8mg 122mg 27%
Fats 0.1g 13.38g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.662g 17%
Vitamin A 2µg 149µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.865mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.01g 3.214g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 5.742g 14%
Vitamin C 15mg 4.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.154mg 10%
Calories 57kcal 231kcal 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.053mg 9%
Potassium 197mg 505mg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Folate 3µg 35µg 8%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.56mg 5%
Carbs 15.3g 0g 5%
Iron 0.7mg 0.91mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.044mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 28mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Quince
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.204g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $14.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.