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Ice cream vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ice cream and sockeye salmon

  • Ice cream has more calcium, while sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 170% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 12 times less calcium than ice cream. Ice cream contains 128mg of calcium, while sockeye salmon contains 11mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sockeye salmon is lower.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1063.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.1%
Contains more IronIron +477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1872.2%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8626.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1046.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.246mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.6%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
23% 45% 32%
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 +59.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 4.47µg 170%
Vitamin D 8IU 670IU 83%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 16.7µg 83%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 10.123mg 63%
Selenium 1.8µg 35.5µg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.827mg 60%
Protein 3.5g 26.48g 46%
Phosphorus 105mg 305mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.79g 0.969g 26%
Choline 26mg 112.6mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 1.274mg 14%
Calcium 128mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.157mg 10%
Carbs 23.6g 0g 8%
Fats 11g 5.57g 8%
Potassium 199mg 436mg 7%
Vitamin A 118µg 58µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.327g 6%
Copper 0.023mg 0.076mg 6%
Cholesterol 44mg 61mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.99mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 36mg 5%
Iron 0.09mg 0.52mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 1.864g 3%
Calories 207kcal 156kcal 3%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Sodium 80mg 92mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.55mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.246mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Ice cream
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.821g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.