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Snail vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between snail and chinook salmon

  • Snail is richer in copper, iron, and magnesium, while chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 99% more than snail.
  • Snail has 8 times more copper than chinook salmon. Snail has 0.4mg of copper, while chinook salmon has 0.053mg.
  • Snail is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw 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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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +104.9%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +654.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%

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 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% 10% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
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% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +396.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +474%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-127.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more FatsFats +855.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 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 -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2117%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +956.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 2.87µg 99%
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 10.045mg 54%
Copper 0.4mg 0.053mg 39%
Selenium 27.4µg 46.8µg 35%
Vitamin E 5mg 33%
Iron 3.5mg 0.91mg 32%
Magnesium 250mg 122mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.462mg 26%
Protein 16.1g 25.72g 19%
Fats 1.4g 13.38g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 2.662g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.259g 5.742g 14%
Phosphorus 272mg 371mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.361g 3.214g 13%
Vitamin A 30µg 149µg 13%
Cholesterol 50mg 85mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Folate 6µg 35µg 7%
Calories 90kcal 231kcal 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Potassium 382mg 505mg 4%
Zinc 1mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.154mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.044mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 28mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Sodium 70mg 60mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snail Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Snail
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Snail
Snail is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
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.

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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.