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Tuna vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna and Chinook salmon

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 112% higher.
  • Tuna has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinook salmon. While Tuna has 1.038mg of Vitamin B6, Chinook salmon has only 0.462mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
Tuna
Tuna
4
:
6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Potassium - 505
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Selenium +131.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.91
Equal in Potassium - 505

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.
Tuna
Tuna
6
:
6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.1%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Chinook salmon
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 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
3
:
1
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +2167.8%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Fats +2167.8%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.1%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4060.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1421.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 29.15g 25.72g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 130kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 4mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.92mg 0.91mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 333mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 527mg 505mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 60mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.043mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 108.2µg 46.8µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.044mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 10.045mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.462mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.288mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.127mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.185mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 2.09mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.362mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.761mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.004mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.325mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.757mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 85mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.205g 3.214g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.