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Meatball vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are meatball and sockeye salmon different?

  • Meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B1, and iron, while sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 124% more than meatball.
  • Meatball contains 9 times more copper than sockeye salmon. Meatball contains 0.706mg of copper, while sockeye salmon contains 0.076mg.
  • Sockeye salmon is lower in sodium.

Meatballs, meatless 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +127.3%
Contains more IronIron +315.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +828.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4337.5%

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.
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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 EVitamin E +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +497.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +61.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 +17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 4.47µg 124%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Copper 0.706mg 0.076mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.157mg 65%
Selenium 0.8µg 35.5µg 63%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 10.123mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.827mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.327g 22%
Iron 2.16mg 0.52mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Sodium 550mg 92mg 20%
Folate 78µg 7µg 18%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.274mg 15%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.55mg 11%
Protein 21g 26.48g 11%
Potassium 180mg 436mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Phosphorus 344mg 305mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.99mg 5%
Fats 9g 5.57g 5%
Choline 88.4mg 112.6mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 36mg 4%
Carbs 8g 0g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.246mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.969g 2%
Calories 197kcal 156kcal 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 11mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 1.864g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
57%
Meatball
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.456g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.