Whey vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Whey and Chinook salmon
- Whey contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron than Chinook salmon.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 108% higher.
- Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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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Calcium
+67.9%
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Iron
+1416.7%
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Magnesium
+1425%
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Phosphorus
+706.5%
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Potassium
+213.7%
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Zinc
+330.8%
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Copper
+1225%
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Manganese
+1800%
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Selenium
+2363.2%
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+67.9%
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Iron
+1416.7%
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Magnesium
+1425%
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Phosphorus
+706.5%
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Potassium
+213.7%
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Zinc
+330.8%
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Copper
+1225%
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Manganese
+1800%
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Selenium
+2363.2%
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
+4033.3%
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Vitamin C
+4000%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Vitamin B3
+13474.3%
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Vitamin B5
+125.8%
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Vitamin B6
+1390.3%
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Folate
+3400%
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Vitamin B12
+925%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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Vitamin A
+4033.3%
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Vitamin C
+4000%
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Vitamin B1
+22.2%
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Vitamin B3
+13474.3%
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Vitamin B5
+125.8%
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Vitamin B6
+1390.3%
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Folate
+3400%
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Vitamin B12
+925%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+42%
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Protein
+2925.9%
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Fats
+3616.7%
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
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0.53 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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Carbs
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Water
+42%
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Protein
+2925.9%
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Fats
+3616.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-92.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5642%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24100%
Saturated Fat:
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.011 g
Saturated Fat:
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.662 g
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Saturated Fat
-92.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5642%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24100%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.14g | 0g |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 13.38g |
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| Carbs | 5.14g | 0g |
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| Calories | 27kcal | 231kcal |
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| Sugar | 5.14g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 122mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 371mg |
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| Potassium | 161mg | 505mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 1.9µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 12IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 2.87µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 0.078mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 0.068mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.757mg |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.23g | 3.214g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.662g |
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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
9%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.984g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins