Bluefish vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bluefish and sockeye salmon
- Bluefish is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Bluefish covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 73% more than sockeye salmon.
- Bluefish contains 2 times more vitamin A than sockeye salmon. While bluefish contains 459IU of vitamin A, sockeye salmon contains only 193IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +137.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.69 g
Fats:
5.44 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.64 g
Other:
6.23 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +904.8% |
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Protein
~26.48g
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Fats
~5.57g
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~67.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.172 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.358 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.327g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.22µg | 4.47µg | 73% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.827mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 35.5µg | 21% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.247mg | 10.123mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.246mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 138µg | 58µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.157mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.955mg | 1.274mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Protein | 25.69g | 26.48g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 291mg | 305mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.172g | 0.969g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.297g | 1.864g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 436mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Calories | 159kcal | 156kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 5.44g | 5.57g | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.358g | 1.327g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.126mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.184mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.088mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.36mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.003mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.324mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.756mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.323g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.665g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
90%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.