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Shad vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shad and Chinook salmon

  • Shad has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 114% more than Shad.
  • Chinook salmon contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Shad. Shad contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon contains 0.044mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
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 CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +36.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +221.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.1%
~equal in Potassium ~505mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~371mg
~equal in Sodium ~60mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 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% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1950%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.045mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.462mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-130.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Chinook salmon Opinion
Calories 252kcal 231kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 17.65g 13.38g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 96mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 38mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 60mg 28mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Iron 1.24mg 0.91mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.053mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 349mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 65mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 120IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 36µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.054mg 0.019mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.044mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.154mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 10.045mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.462mg
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Folate 17µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.952mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.764mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.993mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.642mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.118mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.639mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad 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%
Shad
63%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.