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

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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and beef tenderloin

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet beef tenderloin is higher in iron and zinc.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 84% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. While sockeye salmon contains 1.274mg of vitamin B5, beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55%
Contains more IronIron +498.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +632.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +341.7%
Contains more OtherOther +404.8%
~equal in Protein ~23.9g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +451%

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 tenderloin
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 tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.46µg 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 3mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.25mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.969g 9.72g 40%
Iron 0.52mg 3.11mg 32%
Zinc 0.55mg 4.03mg 32%
Fats 5.57g 24.6g 29%
Selenium 35.5µg 22.9µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 10.27g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.25mg 20%
Phosphorus 305mg 203mg 15%
Calories 156kcal 324kcal 8%
Cholesterol 61mg 85mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.123mg 5%
Protein 26.48g 23.9g 5%
Choline 112.6mg 91mg 4%
Potassium 436mg 331mg 3%
Magnesium 36mg 22mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1g 2%
Sodium 92mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.26mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 9mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Beef tenderloin
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.751g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $13)
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.