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Sockeye salmon vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Chinook salmon is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Sockeye salmon has 0.157mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon has 0.044mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
1
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9
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
9
:
3
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +157%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.045
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +157%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
3
:
1
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Fats +140.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +140.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.6%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 26.48g 25.72g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Calories 156kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 11mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.52mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 36mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 436mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 92mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.053mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.044mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.154mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 10.045mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.865mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.462mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.87µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.288mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.127mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.185mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.09mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.362mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.761mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.004mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.325mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 85mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 3.214g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Chinook 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 32mg)
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)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.