Scup vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between scup and chinook salmon
- Scup has more vitamin B1, while chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 52% more than scup.
- Scup contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than chinook salmon. While scup contains 0.127mg of vitamin B1, chinook salmon contains only 0.044mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in scup is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, scup, 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -10% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +320.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +33.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +188.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.21 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.42 g
Other:
3.87 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more OtherOther | +-182.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +282.3% |
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Protein
~25.72g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.6g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 2.87µg | 52% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.994mg | 10.045mg | 32% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 122mg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 371mg | 19% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 18% | |
Fats | 3.5g | 13.38g | 15% |
Saturated fat | 3.214g | 15% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 14% | |
Vitamin A | 31µg | 149µg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.462mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.044mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 85mg | 6% |
Folate | 17µg | 35µg | 5% |
Calories | 135kcal | 231kcal | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
Potassium | 368mg | 505mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.68mg | 0.91mg | 3% |
Protein | 24.21g | 25.72g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.154mg | 2% |
Calcium | 51mg | 28mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.065mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
Sodium | 54mg | 60mg | 0% |
Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.061mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.115mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.967mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.716mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.945mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.247mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.713mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
39%

65%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Scup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?

Scup is cheaper (difference - $15)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.