Salmon raw vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salmon raw and sockeye salmon
- Salmon raw has more copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 54% more.
- Salmon raw has 4 times more folate than sockeye salmon. Salmon raw has 25µg of folate, while sockeye salmon has 7µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +228.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +758.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~67.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 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 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.969g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 4.47µg | 54% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.076mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 305mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 10.123mg | 14% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 26.48g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.246mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 1.327g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 1.274mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.157mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Folate | 25µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 436mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 35.5µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 1.864g | 1% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 156kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.827mg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 5.57g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 0.969g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($13)