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Sockeye salmon vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Beef broiled

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Sockeye salmon is 111% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef broiled. Sockeye salmon contains 0.827mg of Vitamin B6, while Beef broiled contains 0.382mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +65.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +1047.3%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +65.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +1047.3%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2044.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2044.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Other - 0.68
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Other - 0.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.7%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.7%

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 Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 26.48g 25.93g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 15.41g Beef broiled
Calories 156kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 11mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 0.52mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 198mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 318mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 0.55mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.076mg 0.085mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 21.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 9IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 3µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.12mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 2IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.046mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.176mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 5.378mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.658mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.382mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.64µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.094mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.72mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.822mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.45mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.54mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.478mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.725mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.914mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.604mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 88mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.572g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 5.895g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.003g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.016g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.484g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.926g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.