Scup vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scup and sockeye salmon different?
- Scup is higher in selenium; however, sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 119% higher.
- Scup contains 5 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. While scup contains 51mg of calcium, sockeye salmon contains only 11mg.
Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.21 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.42 g
Other:
3.87 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +524.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.1% |
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Protein
~26.48g
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Carbs
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Water
~67.33g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 4.47µg | 119% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.827mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.994mg | 10.123mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 35.5µg | 21% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.246mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 305mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.274mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 5% | |
| Protein | 24.21g | 26.48g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 51mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 58µg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 5.57g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.157mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 436mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.68mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 156kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.061mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.115mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.967mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.716mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.945mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.247mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.713mg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
39%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup 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.