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Baby food vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baby food and sockeye salmon

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, fiber, and copper, while sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B6.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 587% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6563.6%
Contains more IronIron +9034.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.1%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1004.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +385.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +432.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117%
Contains more FatsFats +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +904.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.52mg 587%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.246mg 190%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.157mg 190%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 10.123mg 154%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Calcium 733mg 11mg 72%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.827mg 49%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Protein 12.2g 26.48g 29%
Copper 0.334mg 0.076mg 29%
Carbs 73.4g 0g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.99mg 18%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.55mg 17%
Selenium 25.9µg 35.5µg 17%
Choline 23.2mg 112.6mg 16%
Magnesium 100mg 36mg 15%
Phosphorus 392mg 305mg 12%
Calories 379kcal 156kcal 11%
Folate 43µg 7µg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg 6%
Sodium 3mg 92mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 1.274mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.327g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 1.864g 2%
Fats 4.4g 5.57g 2%
Saturated fat 0.769g 0.969g 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 0g N/A
Potassium 437mg 436mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
164%
Baby food
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.