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Whiting vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whiting and Salmon

  • The amount of Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E in Salmon is higher than in Whiting.
  • Salmon covers your daily Vitamin D needs 76% more than Whiting.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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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Salmon
Contains more Calcium +313.3%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Equal in Selenium - 41.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +313.3%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.1%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Equal in Selenium - 41.4

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.4%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.8
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.4%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.8
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salmon
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Fats +630.8%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.1
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Fats +630.8%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +839.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675.6%
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +839.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Salmon Opinion
Protein 23.48g 22.1g Whiting
Fats 1.69g 12.35g Salmon
Calories 116kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 62mg 15mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 0.34mg Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Salmon
Phosphorus 285mg 252mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 384mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 0.53mg 0.43mg Whiting
Copper 0.04mg 0.049mg Salmon
Manganese 0.13mg 0.016mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 128IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 73IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 1.8µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 15µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.248mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg 0.969mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.018mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.796mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 2.03mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.654mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.863mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 1.139mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.651mg Whiting
Cholesterol 84mg 63mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2.397g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.997g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.