Shark vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shark and chinook salmon?
- Shark has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin A than chinook salmon.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
- Shark contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +78.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 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 | +-123% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.38g
~equal in
Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.214g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.742g
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 Sodium |
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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 | 1.21µg | 2.87µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 10.045mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 371mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 46.8µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 122mg | 19% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 25.72g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.462mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 149µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 505mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 85mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 2.662g | 7% |
| Folate | 15µg | 35µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.865mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.91mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 13.38g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 231kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 3.214g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 5.742g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.296g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0089999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
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.