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Shad vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shad and Sockeye salmon

  • Shad has more Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 180% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 5 times less Calcium than Shad. Shad contains 60mg of Calcium, while Sockeye salmon contains 11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sockeye salmon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat 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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
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 CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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.
Shad
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3092.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.123mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 +216.9%
Contains more OtherOther +129%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Sockeye salmon Opinion
Calories 252kcal 156kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 17.65g 5.57g Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 38mg 36mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 11mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 436mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.52mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.076mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 349mg 305mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 92mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 36µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.054mg 0.013mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 35.5µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.157mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.246mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 10.123mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 17µg 7µg Shad
Trans Fat 0.023g Shad
Choline 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.952mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.764mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.993mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.642mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.118mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.639mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
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
Shad Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
40%
Shad
132%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.