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Whiting vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between whiting and chinook salmon

  • The amount of vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in chinook salmon is higher than in whiting.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 52% more than whiting.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whiting is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whiting, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
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 +121.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +584.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +351.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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% 13% 7.6% 27% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +501.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-102.6%
Contains more FatsFats +691.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.72g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 31% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 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 -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1190.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 10.045mg 52%
Magnesium 27mg 122mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.462mg 22%
Fats 1.69g 13.38g 18%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 2.662g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 5.742g 13%
Saturated fat 0.4g 3.214g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.865mg 12%
Phosphorus 285mg 371mg 12%
Vitamin A 38µg 149µg 12%
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 2.87µg 11%
Selenium 41.1µg 46.8µg 10%
Vitamin D 1.8µg 9%
Vitamin D 73IU 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.154mg 7%
Calories 116kcal 231kcal 6%
Iron 0.42mg 0.91mg 6%
Manganese 0.13mg 0.019mg 5%
Folate 15µg 35µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Protein 23.48g 25.72g 4%
Sodium 132mg 60mg 3%
Calcium 62mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.044mg 2%
Potassium 434mg 505mg 2%
Copper 0.04mg 0.053mg 1%
Cholesterol 84mg 85mg 0%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.56mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.156mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.695mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
42%
Whiting
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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?
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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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.