Whitefish vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Whitefish and Chinook salmon
- Whitefish has more Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 80% more than Whitefish.
- Whitefish contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. While Whitefish contains 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, Chinook salmon contains only 0.044mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Whitefish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whitefish, 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 CalciumCalcium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +278.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +199% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-162.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.72g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.755 g
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 | -63.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +124.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.662g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 172kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 24.47g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 7.51g | 13.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 122mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 406mg | 505mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 371mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A | 39µg | 149µg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.154mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.87µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 35µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.162g | 3.214g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 2.662g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.073mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 1.989mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 2.248mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.757mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.296g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
33%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon 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.