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Oats vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oats and sockeye salmon

  • Oats are richer in manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 213% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than oats.

Food types used in this article are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +391.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more IronIron +807.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +621.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37715.4%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +386%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +953.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.274mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +177.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +719.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.013mg 213%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 65%
Copper 0.626mg 0.076mg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 10.123mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.827mg 54%
Iron 4.72mg 0.52mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.157mg 51%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Magnesium 177mg 36mg 34%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.55mg 31%
Phosphorus 523mg 305mg 31%
Carbs 66.27g 0g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Protein 16.89g 26.48g 19%
Folate 56µg 7µg 12%
Calories 389kcal 156kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.327g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.246mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Sodium 2mg 92mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 1.274mg 2%
Fats 6.9g 5.57g 2%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.969g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 1.864g 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 0g N/A
Potassium 429mg 436mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Oats 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
30%
Oats
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $12.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.