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Potato salad vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Sockeye salmon

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 186% more than Potato salad.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +676.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +486.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +765.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Copper +55.3%
Contains more Manganese +676.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +486.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +765.9%

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 A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1037.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 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 A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1037.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +214.5%
Contains more Protein +888.1%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +214.5%
Contains more Protein +888.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 8.2g 5.57g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 11mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.52mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 52mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 254mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 529mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.31mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.118mg 0.076mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.013mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 157IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.116mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 0.202mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.171mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.066mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.172mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.062mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 68mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 1.864g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.327g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.