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Ling fish vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ling fish and Sockeye salmon

  • Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 159% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 4 times more Calcium than Sockeye salmon. Ling fish contains 44mg of Calcium, while Sockeye salmon contains 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
8
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%

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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
1
:
10
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.246
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.246

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Fats +579.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Fats +579.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Sockeye salmon Opinion
Protein 24.35g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 0.82g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Calories 111kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 44mg 11mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.52mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 36mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 486mg 436mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 1mg 0.55mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.076mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.013mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 35.5µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 8µg 7µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.067mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.979mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.236mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.721mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.254mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.717mg 0.711mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 61mg Ling fish
Trans Fat 0.023g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.969g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Ling fish
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.