Quinoa vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quinoa and chinook salmon?
- Quinoa is higher in manganese and copper, yet chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% more.
- Quinoa has 33 times more manganese than chinook salmon. While quinoa has 0.631mg of manganese, chinook salmon has only 0.019mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in quinoa is lower.
- The glycemic index of chinook salmon is lower.
We used Quinoa, cooked and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types 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 IronIron | +63.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3221.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1571.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +143.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2338.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +275.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-116.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +484.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +596.9% |
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Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 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 | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +987.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.9% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 46.8µg | 80% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 10.045mg | 60% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 25.72g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 371mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.019mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.462mg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 13.38g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.053mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 122mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 3.214g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 5.742g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 2.662g | 11% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 505mg | 10% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.91mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 0g | 7% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 231kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.044mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.154mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
11%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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