Salmon vs. Sea bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salmon and sea bass
- Salmon is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet sea bass is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and iron.
- Sea bass covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than salmon.
- Salmon contains 4 times more saturated fat than sea bass. While salmon contains 2.397g of saturated fat, sea bass contains only 0.65g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, 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 | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
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 | +122.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +313% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +394.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +353% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
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 | 2.8µg | 4.41µg | 67% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 2.558mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.005g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.346mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.115mg | 19% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 12.35g | 2.99g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 103mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.865mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 46.8µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.08mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.65g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.846g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.037mg | 8% |
| Folate | 34µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 124kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 31µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 328mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 22.73g | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 254mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.088mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.887mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.217g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea bass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea bass is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sea bass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)