Shrimp vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Shrimp and Chinook salmon
- Shrimp is higher in Copper, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
- Shrimp has 16 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. While Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, Chinook salmon has only 60mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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Calcium
+225%
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Zinc
+191.1%
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Copper
+386.8%
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Manganese
+157.9%
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Iron
+184.4%
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Magnesium
+229.7%
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Phosphorus
+21.2%
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Potassium
+197.1%
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Sodium
-93.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+225%
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Zinc
+191.1%
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Copper
+386.8%
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Manganese
+157.9%
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Iron
+184.4%
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Magnesium
+229.7%
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Phosphorus
+21.2%
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Potassium
+197.1%
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Sodium
-93.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 A
+64.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+37.5%
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Vitamin B2
+541.7%
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Vitamin B3
+275.1%
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Vitamin B5
+66.7%
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Vitamin B6
+90.9%
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Folate
+45.8%
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Vitamin B12
+72.9%
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Vitamin A
+64.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+37.5%
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Vitamin B2
+541.7%
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Vitamin B3
+275.1%
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Vitamin B5
+66.7%
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Vitamin B6
+90.9%
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Folate
+45.8%
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Vitamin B12
+72.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Protein
+12.9%
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Fats
+687.1%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
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2.44 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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0 g
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Carbs
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Protein
+12.9%
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Fats
+687.1%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1490.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+351.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.59 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Saturated Fat
-83.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1490.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+351.2%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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Protein | 22.78g | 25.72g |
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Fats | 1.7g | 13.38g |
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Carbs | 1.52g | 0g |
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Calories | 119kcal | 231kcal |
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Calcium | 91mg | 28mg |
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Iron | 0.32mg | 0.91mg |
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Magnesium | 37mg | 122mg |
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Phosphorus | 306mg | 371mg |
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Potassium | 170mg | 505mg |
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Sodium | 947mg | 60mg |
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Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.258mg | 0.053mg |
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Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.019mg |
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Selenium | 49.5µg | 46.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 301IU | 496IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 149µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.2mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.044mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.154mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 10.045mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.865mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.462mg |
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Folate | 24µg | 35µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 2.87µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.288mg |
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Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.127mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.185mg |
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Leucine | 1.95mg | 2.09mg |
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Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.362mg |
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Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.761mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 1.004mg |
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Valine | 1.067mg | 1.325mg |
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Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.757mg |
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Cholesterol | 211mg | 85mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.521g | 3.214g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.727g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 1.01g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.296g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.361g | 5.742g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 2.662g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
37%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.693g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.