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Sockeye salmon vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Banana?

  • Banana has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B2 than Sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 186% higher.
  • Banana contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Bananas, raw 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 Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1286.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +3450%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +1976.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.078
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1286.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +3450%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +1976.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.078

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1422.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1422.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2329.4%
Contains more Fats +1587.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +33.9%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2329.4%
Contains more Fats +1587.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +33.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5725%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Banana Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.24g Banana
Protein 26.48g 1.09g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.33g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 22.84g Banana
Calories 156kcal 89kcal Sockeye salmon
Starch 0g 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0g 12.23g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 11mg 5mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.52mg 0.26mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 22mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 358mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.55mg 0.15mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.013mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 35.5µg 1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 64IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 3µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.1mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.031mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.073mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.665mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.334mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.367mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.009mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.028mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.028mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 0.068mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 0.05mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.008mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.049mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.047mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.077mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Banana
Trans Fat 0.023g 0g Banana
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.032g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.073g 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
Sockeye salmon Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
137%
Sockeye salmon
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.857g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $12.8)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.