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Snapper vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Snapper and Chinook salmon

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 61% more.
  • Snapper contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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.
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +279.2%
Contains more Magnesium +229.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Sodium - 60
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +279.2%
Contains more Magnesium +229.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Sodium - 60
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2803.2%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2803.2%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +677.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +677.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1683.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.7%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1683.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 26.3g 25.72g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 128kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 40mg 28mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 37mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 201mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 522mg 505mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 60mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.046mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.044mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 6µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.87µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.288mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.127mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.185mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 2.09mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.362mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.761mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.004mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.325mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.757mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 85mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 3.214g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Snapper Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
53%
Snapper
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.