Skipjack tuna vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between skipjack tuna and sockeye salmon?
- Skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 95% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 3 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. Skipjack tuna has 37mg of calcium, while sockeye salmon has 11mg.
We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +313.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1225.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +331.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.48g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~67.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
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 | -56.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +667.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 4.47µg | 95% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 10.123mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 35.5µg | 21% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.274mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.52mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.827mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.246mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 1.29g | 5.57g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 1.327g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.55mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1.864g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 58µg | 4% |
| Protein | 28.21g | 26.48g | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 436mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 305mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 0.969g | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 156kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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
72%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)