Chicken meat vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken meat and sockeye salmon
- Chicken meat is higher in zinc and iron, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 174% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat contains 4 times more saturated fat than sockeye salmon. While chicken meat contains 3.79g of saturated fat, sockeye salmon contains only 0.969g.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1390% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
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Protein
~26.48g
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Carbs
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Other
~0.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 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 | +186.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 4.47µg | 174% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.7µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.827mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 35.5µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 305mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 0.969g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 0.55mg | 13% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 5.57g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.327g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 10.123mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.52mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 1.864g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 61mg | 9% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 112.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.157mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 436mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.246mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.274mg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 156kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 26.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 92mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.821g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $12)
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.