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Snapper vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snapper and Sockeye salmon different?

  • Snapper is richer in Selenium, while Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 61% more than Snapper.
  • Snapper contains 4 times more Calcium than Sockeye salmon. Snapper contains 40mg of Calcium, while Sockeye salmon contains 11mg.

Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg

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.
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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2825.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 OtherOther +162.9%
Contains more FatsFats +223.8%
~equal in Protein ~26.48g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +478.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Sockeye salmon Opinion
Calories 128kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Protein 26.3g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 1.72g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 61mg Snapper
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 37mg 36mg Snapper
Calcium 40mg 11mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 436mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.52mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.046mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.44mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 201mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 57mg 92mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 35µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.013mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 35.5µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 6µg 7µg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Snapper
Choline 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.969g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.153mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.137mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.415mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.778mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.355mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.774mg 0.711mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 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
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
132%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper 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.

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.