Black Coffee vs. Salmon
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Salmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
salmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and salmon:
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and black coffee has 98% less calories than salmon - black coffee has 2 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to salmon per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 60:40:0 and for salmon, 67:0:33 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 60% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 40% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 33% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both black coffee and salmon are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 67 times more protein than black coffee - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both salmon and black coffee are low in saturated fat - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both salmon and black coffee are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Black coffee has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than black coffee - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than black coffee - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than black coffee - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Black Coffee | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.105 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 7.995 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.03 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.611 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 4.15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black coffee and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - black coffee has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Black coffee and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 632% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Coffee or Salmon .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) .
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FAQ
Does black coffee or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than salmon - black coffee has 2 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is black coffee or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 67 times more protein than black coffee - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does black coffee or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black coffee and salmon are low in carbohydrates - black coffee has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does black coffee or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.