Chinook salmon vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chinook salmon and Sockeye salmon?
- Chinook salmon is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
- Chinook salmon has 3 times more Magnesium than Sockeye salmon. Chinook salmon has 122mg of Magnesium, while Sockeye salmon has 36mg.
- Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +238.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 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 | +140.2% |
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Protein
~26.48g
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Carbs
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Water
~67.33g
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Other
~0.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 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 | +208% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.9% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 231kcal | 156kcal |
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| Protein | 25.72g | 26.48g |
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| Fats | 13.38g | 5.57g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin D | 670IU |
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| Magnesium | 122mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 505mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 0.91mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 371mg | 305mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 92mg |
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| Vitamin A | 496IU | 193IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 35.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.246mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 10.123mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.827mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 4.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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| Choline | 112.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.214g | 0.969g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.742g | 1.864g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 1.327g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 1.127mg | 1.247mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 1.274mg |
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| Leucine | 2.09mg | 2.185mg |
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| Lysine | 2.362mg | 2.574mg |
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| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.858mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.461mg |
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| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.711mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.299g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.56g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.093g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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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
63%
132%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sockeye salmon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)