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Brown sugar vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brown sugar and sockeye salmon

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B2 in sockeye salmon is higher than in brown sugar.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 186% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +654.5%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2858.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +865.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1917.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +4795.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 ProteinProtein +21966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4924.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 10.123mg 63%
Selenium 1.2µg 35.5µg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.827mg 60%
Protein 0.12g 26.48g 53%
Phosphorus 4mg 305mg 43%
Carbs 98.09g 0g 33%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.274mg 23%
Choline 2.3mg 112.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.246mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.157mg 13%
Calories 380kcal 156kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.327g 9%
Fats 0g 5.57g 9%
Potassium 133mg 436mg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 11mg 7%
Magnesium 9mg 36mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.55mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.864g 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.969g 4%
Sodium 28mg 92mg 3%
Copper 0.047mg 0.076mg 3%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Iron 0.71mg 0.52mg 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.013mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $13)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.