Lamb vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb and sockeye salmon different?
- Lamb is richer in zinc and iron, while sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D, 111% more than lamb.
- Lamb contains 9 times more saturated fat than sockeye salmon. Lamb contains 8.83g of saturated fat, while sockeye salmon contains 0.969g.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types were 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 | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +710.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +4500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +607.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +16600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +536.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 16.7µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 4.47µg | 80% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.827mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 0.969g | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.55mg | 36% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 5.57g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 10.123mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 1.864g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.52mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 305mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 35.5µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 61mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.274mg | 12% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 156kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.157mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 26.48g | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 436mg | 4% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 112.6mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.327g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +275.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.3% |
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Protein
~26.48g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 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 | +373.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
