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Salmon raw vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between salmon raw and brown sugar

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1 in salmon raw is higher than in brown sugar.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 133% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less cholesterol.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Sugars, brown.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.4%
Contains more IronIron +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2941.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +591.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1895.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5011.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1082.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon raw Brown sugar
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 Salmon raw Brown sugar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 1.2µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.041mg 60%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.11mg 48%
Protein 19.84g 0.12g 39%
Carbs 0g 98.09g 33%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.132mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 200mg 4mg 28%
Copper 0.25mg 0.047mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0mg 19%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0g 17%
Calories 142kcal 380kcal 12%
Potassium 490mg 133mg 11%
Fats 6.34g 0g 10%
Calcium 12mg 83mg 7%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.03mg 6%
Folate 25µg 1µg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 0.981g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.064mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 44mg 28mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 0.71mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.