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Macadamia vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Macadamia and Sockeye salmon?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron, yet Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 186% more.
  • Macadamia has 318 times more Manganese than Sockeye salmon. While Macadamia has 4.131mg of Manganese, Sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types 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 Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +609.6%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +894.7%
Contains more Manganese +31676.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +886.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +609.6%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +894.7%
Contains more Manganese +31676.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +886.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +661.1%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +661.1%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1260.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.9%
Contains more Protein +234.8%
Contains more Water +4850.7%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 Fats +1260.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.9%
Contains more Protein +234.8%
Contains more Water +4850.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3058.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3058.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 0g Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 75.77g 5.57g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 0g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 156kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 0g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 0g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 11mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.52mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 36mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 368mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 5mg 92mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.55mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.076mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.013mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.157mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 11µg 7µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.37mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 0.602mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.018mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.023mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.363mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.195mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.023g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 1.864g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 1.327g Macadamia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Macadamia
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $10)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.

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