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Skipjack tuna vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skipjack tuna and Chinook salmon

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 54% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Skipjack tuna has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinook salmon. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinook salmon has 0.462mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 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 +32.1%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
~equal in Potassium ~505mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~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.
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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-274.9%
Contains more FatsFats +937.2%
~equal in Protein ~25.72g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
28% 49% 23%
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 -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2263%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Chinook salmon Opinion
Calories 132kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Protein 28.21g 25.72g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 1mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 60mg 85mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 37mg 28mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 505mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.91mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.56mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 47mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 18µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 10.045mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.462mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Folate 10µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.214g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.288mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.127mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.185mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.09mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.362mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.761mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.004mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.325mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.757mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.296g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
63%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
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.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.