Shark vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shark and sockeye salmon
- Shark has more iron; however, sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 136% more.
- Shark has 3 times more saturated fat than sockeye salmon. Shark has 3.205g of saturated fat, while sockeye salmon has 0.969g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +354.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
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 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +269.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.701 g
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 | +218.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 4.47µg | 136% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 10.123mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.827mg | 41% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.327g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 305mg | 16% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 26.48g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 1.274mg | 13% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 5.57g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.246mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 0.969g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 1.864g | 10% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 436mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.52mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.157mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 156kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 35.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 58µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.236g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark 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.