Yellowtail vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between yellowtail and salmon
- Yellowtail has more selenium; however, salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +124% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
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Other
~0.8g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 29.67g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 6.72g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 29mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 538mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 201mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 104IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.175mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.718mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.681mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.25µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.301mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.367mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 2.411mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.725mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.878mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.873mg | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
37%
106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)