Fajita vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fajita and sockeye salmon different?
- Fajita is higher in zinc and iron; however, sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 164% higher.
- Fajita contains 9 times more sodium than sockeye salmon. While fajita contains 799mg of sodium, sockeye salmon contains only 92mg.
- Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than fajita (42).
USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.6% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +727.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
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 | +364.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
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Fats
~5.57g
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Water
~67.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 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 | +25.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 4.47µg | 164% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.387mg | 0.827mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 35.5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.779mg | 10.123mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 92mg | 31% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 26.48g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 1.274mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 61mg | 9% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 112.6mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.55mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.157mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 436mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 305mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.246mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 0.969g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 1.327g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 1.864g | 1% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 156kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.23g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.73g | 5.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.019g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.