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Maple syrup vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between maple syrup and chinook salmon

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2, while chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than chinook salmon.
  • Maple syrup contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than chinook salmon. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, chinook salmon contains only 0.154mg.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 +264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15205.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +481%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.2%
Contains more IronIron +727.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7700%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +724.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 OtherOther +-110%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64200%
Contains more FatsFats +22200%
Contains more WaterWater +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15558.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.019mg 126%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.154mg 86%
Selenium 0.6µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 10.045mg 62%
Phosphorus 2mg 371mg 53%
Protein 0.04g 25.72g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.462mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Magnesium 21mg 122mg 24%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Fats 0.06g 13.38g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.662g 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.865mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.007g 3.214g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 5.742g 14%
Iron 0.11mg 0.91mg 10%
Potassium 212mg 505mg 9%
Folate 0µg 35µg 9%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.56mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 28mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Copper 0.018mg 0.053mg 4%
Sodium 12mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.044mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Calories 260kcal 231kcal 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 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 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.