Scallops vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between scallops and chinook salmon
- Chinook salmon is richer than scallops in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 56% more than scallops.
- Scallops have 11 times more sodium than chinook salmon. Scallops have 667mg of sodium, while chinook salmon has 60mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed 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 ZincZinc | +176.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +229.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.7% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +833.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.54 g
Fats:
0.84 g
Carbs:
5.41 g
Water:
70.25 g
Other:
2.96 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 | +-163% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1492.9% |
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Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.222 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 | -93.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6902.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1099.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 10.045mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 21.7µg | 46.8µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 2.87µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.462mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 60mg | 26% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 122mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.84g | 13.38g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 2.662g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 85mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 3.214g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.865mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.54g | 25.72g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.55mg | 0.56mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 426mg | 371mg | 8% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 231kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 505mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.91mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.044mg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.41g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.629mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.226mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.258mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.645mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
32%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallops is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallops is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallops is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.