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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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Contains more Iron +498.1%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +632.7%
Contains more Copper +61.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Contains more Iron +498.1%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +632.7%
Contains more Copper +61.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.014

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Fats +341.7%
Contains more Other +404.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
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 Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Fats +341.7%
Contains more Other +404.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Protein 26.48g 23.9g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 156kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 11mg 9mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.52mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 203mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 331mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 0.55mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.076mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg Beef tenderloin
Selenium 35.5µg 22.9µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.09mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 3mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.25mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.25mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.46µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.268mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.044mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.075mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.889mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.989mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.612mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.933mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.163mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 61mg 85mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 0.969g 9.72g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1g 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 Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
137%
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.