Sockeye salmon vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sockeye salmon and atlantic Mackerel
- Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, atlantic Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and magnesium.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 177% more.
- Sockeye salmon has 2 times more vitamin B6 than atlantic Mackerel. Sockeye salmon has 0.827mg of vitamin B6, while atlantic Mackerel has 0.399mg.
- Sockeye salmon is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +538.7% |
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Water
~63.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +152.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 8.71µg | 177% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.399mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 44.1µg | 16% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 18.6g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.63mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 217mg | 13% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 13.89g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 3.35g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 3.257g | 10% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 65mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 5.456g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.856mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 9.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.312mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 1.52mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 314mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 16.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 643IU | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 205kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 50µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.815mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.548mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 1.401g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.212g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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
113%
143%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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