Yellowtail vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Yellowtail and Chinook salmon
- Yellowtail has more Vitamin B1, however, Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 67% more than Yellowtail.
- Chinook salmon contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Yellowtail. Yellowtail contains 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon contains 0.044mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+19.6%
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Iron
+44.4%
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Magnesium
+221.1%
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Phosphorus
+84.6%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+19.6%
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Iron
+44.4%
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Magnesium
+221.1%
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Phosphorus
+84.6%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Potassium - 505
Equal in Copper - 0.053
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 B1
+297.7%
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Vitamin A
+376.9%
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Vitamin C
+41.4%
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Vitamin B2
+202%
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Vitamin B3
+15.2%
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Vitamin B5
+27%
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Vitamin B6
+149.7%
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Folate
+775%
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Vitamin B12
+129.6%
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Vitamin B1
+297.7%
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Vitamin A
+376.9%
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Vitamin C
+41.4%
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Vitamin B2
+202%
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Vitamin B3
+15.2%
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Vitamin B5
+27%
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Vitamin B6
+149.7%
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Folate
+775%
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Vitamin B12
+129.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+99.1%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Equal in Other - -4.7
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
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0 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
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0 g
Water:
65.6 g
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+15.4%
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Fats
+99.1%
Equal in Water - 65.6
Equal in Other - -4.7
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 29.67g | 25.72g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 13.38g |
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| Calories | 187kcal | 231kcal |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 122mg |
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| Phosphorus | 201mg | 371mg |
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| Potassium | 538mg | 505mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 60mg |
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| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 496IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.175mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.718mg | 10.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.681mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.25µg | 2.87µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.301mg | 1.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.367mg | 1.185mg |
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| Leucine | 2.411mg | 2.09mg |
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| Lysine | 2.725mg | 2.362mg |
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| Methionine | 0.878mg | 0.761mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.004mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.873mg | 0.757mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 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
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68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $15)
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.