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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 for 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1047.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more FatsFats +176.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.93g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 2IU 84%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.64µg 76%
Zinc 0.55mg 6.31mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.382mg 34%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 5.378mg 30%
Iron 0.52mg 2.6mg 26%
Selenium 35.5µg 21.5µg 25%
Saturated fat 0.969g 5.895g 22%
Fats 5.57g 15.41g 15%
Phosphorus 305mg 198mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.658mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 6.668g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.046mg 9%
Cholesterol 61mg 88mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 3µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.484g 6%
Choline 112.6mg 82.4mg 5%
Calories 156kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.176mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 21mg 4%
Potassium 436mg 318mg 3%
Sodium 92mg 72mg 1%
Protein 26.48g 25.93g 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.2µg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.085mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
51%
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.