Tuna vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tuna and Chinook salmon different?
- Tuna is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Chinook salmon is higher in Magnesium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 334% more than Chinook salmon.
- Tuna contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Tuna contains 0.278mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon contains 0.044mg.
- Tuna is lower in Cholesterol.
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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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Iron
+44%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+37.5%
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Copper
+107.5%
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Calcium
+180%
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Magnesium
+90.6%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Potassium
+56.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Iron
+44%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+37.5%
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Copper
+107.5%
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Calcium
+180%
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Magnesium
+90.6%
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Phosphorus
+13.8%
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Potassium
+56.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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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Vitamin A
+408.1%
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Vitamin B1
+531.8%
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Vitamin B2
+98.7%
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Vitamin B5
+58.4%
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Vitamin B6
+13.6%
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Vitamin B12
+279.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+1650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.045
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Vitamin A
+408.1%
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Vitamin B1
+531.8%
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Vitamin B2
+98.7%
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Vitamin B5
+58.4%
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Vitamin B6
+13.6%
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Vitamin B12
+279.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+1650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.045
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+16.3%
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Fats
+113.1%
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Water
+11%
Protein:
29.91 g
Fats:
6.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.09 g
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4.72 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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0 g
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Protein
+16.3%
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+113.1%
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+11%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-49.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.4%
Saturated Fat:
1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.844 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Saturated Fat
-49.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 29.91g | 25.72g |
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Fats | 6.28g | 13.38g |
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Calories | 184kcal | 231kcal |
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Calcium | 10mg | 28mg |
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Iron | 1.31mg | 0.91mg |
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Magnesium | 64mg | 122mg |
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Phosphorus | 326mg | 371mg |
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Potassium | 323mg | 505mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 60mg |
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Zinc | 0.77mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.11mg | 0.053mg |
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Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 2520IU | 496IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 757µg | 149µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.044mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.154mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 10.045mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg | 0.865mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.462mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 35µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 2.87µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.288mg |
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Threonine | 1.311mg | 1.127mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.378mg | 1.185mg |
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Leucine | 2.431mg | 2.09mg |
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Lysine | 2.747mg | 2.362mg |
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Methionine | 0.885mg | 0.761mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.168mg | 1.004mg |
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Valine | 1.541mg | 1.325mg |
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Histidine | 0.88mg | 0.757mg |
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Cholesterol | 49mg | 85mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.612g | 3.214g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 0.727g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 1.01g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.296g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.053g | 5.742g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 2.662g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
171%

68%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.602g)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tuna 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.