Tilapia vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tilapia and Sockeye salmon different?
- Tilapia is richer in Selenium, while Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 109% more than Tilapia.
- Tilapia contains 2 times more Selenium than Sockeye salmon. Tilapia contains 54.4µg of Selenium, while Sockeye salmon contains 35.5µg.
Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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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Calcium
+27.3%
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Iron
+32.7%
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Sodium
-39.1%
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Manganese
+184.6%
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Selenium
+53.2%
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Phosphorus
+49.5%
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Potassium
+14.7%
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Zinc
+34.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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Calcium
+27.3%
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Iron
+32.7%
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Sodium
-39.1%
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Manganese
+184.6%
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Selenium
+53.2%
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Phosphorus
+49.5%
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Potassium
+14.7%
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Zinc
+34.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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 K
+800%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+25.3%
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Vitamin D
+351.4%
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Vitamin B2
+237%
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Vitamin B3
+113.3%
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Vitamin B5
+91.9%
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Vitamin B6
+572.4%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+140.3%
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Vitamin K
+800%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+25.3%
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Vitamin D
+351.4%
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Vitamin B1
+68.8%
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Vitamin B2
+237%
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Vitamin B3
+113.3%
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Vitamin B5
+91.9%
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Vitamin B6
+572.4%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+140.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+110.2%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33
Equal in Other - 0.62
Protein:
26.15 g
Fats:
2.65 g
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0 g
Water:
71.59 g
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Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
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Fats
+110.2%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33
Equal in Other - 0.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+95.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+121.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.969
Saturated Fat:
0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.6 g
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+95.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+121.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.969
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 26.15g | 26.48g | |
Fats | 2.65g | 5.57g | |
Calories | 128kcal | 156kcal | |
Calcium | 14mg | 11mg | |
Iron | 0.69mg | 0.52mg | |
Magnesium | 34mg | 36mg | |
Phosphorus | 204mg | 305mg | |
Potassium | 380mg | 436mg | |
Sodium | 56mg | 92mg | |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.55mg | |
Copper | 0.075mg | 0.076mg | |
Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.013mg | |
Selenium | 54.4µg | 35.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 193IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 58µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.99mg | |
Vitamin D | 150IU | 670IU | |
Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 16.7µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.157mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.246mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 10.123mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 1.274mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.827mg | |
Folate | 6µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 4.47µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.335mg | |
Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.247mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 1.274mg | |
Leucine | 2.04mg | 2.185mg | |
Lysine | 2.315mg | 2.574mg | |
Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.858mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 1.086mg | |
Valine | 1.28mg | 1.461mg | |
Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.711mg | |
Cholesterol | 57mg | 61mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.023g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.94g | 0.969g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.56g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.299g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.093g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.955g | 1.864g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 1.327g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.019g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
47%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye 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)
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.