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Salsa vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salsa and sockeye salmon

  • Salsa is richer in iron, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Salsa contains 5 times more sodium than sockeye salmon. Salsa contains 430mg of sodium, while sockeye salmon contains 92mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
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 IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +916.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8775%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1665.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2685%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1140.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Selenium 0.4µg 35.5µg 64%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 10.123mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.827mg 52%
Protein 1.5g 26.48g 50%
Phosphorus 30mg 305mg 39%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Iron 2.24mg 0.52mg 22%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.246mg 17%
Sodium 430mg 92mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.157mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.2g 5.57g 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Calories 36kcal 156kcal 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 1.864g 5%
Magnesium 16mg 36mg 5%
Potassium 270mg 436mg 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.029g 0.969g 4%
Folate 19µg 7µg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 58µg 3%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.55mg 3%
Carbs 7g 0g 2%
Copper 0.096mg 0.076mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 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
Salsa 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
9%
Salsa
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa 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. 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.