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Rockfish vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rockfish and chinook salmon

  • Rockfish is higher in selenium; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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 SeleniumSelenium +62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more IronIron +152.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
~equal in Potassium ~505mg

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.
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 0% 1.7% 8.8% 69% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2880%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +-131.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +725.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1132.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Selenium 76.2µg 46.8µg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.87µg 53%
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 10.045mg 45%
Vitamin D 4.6µg 23%
Vitamin D 183IU 23%
Magnesium 33mg 122mg 21%
Fats 1.62g 13.38g 18%
Phosphorus 248mg 371mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.462mg 17%
Vitamin A 5µg 149µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.662g 15%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.466g 5.742g 13%
Saturated fat 0.42g 3.214g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.865mg 9%
Cholesterol 61mg 85mg 8%
Protein 22.23g 25.72g 7%
Iron 0.36mg 0.91mg 7%
Folate 10µg 35µg 6%
Calories 109kcal 231kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.154mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.044mg 1%
Sodium 89mg 60mg 1%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.56mg 1%
Copper 0.041mg 0.053mg 1%
Potassium 467mg 505mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 28mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.025g N/A
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.014mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.835mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.188mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.707mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.106mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.502mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.296g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Rockfish
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish
Rockfish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.