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Sockeye salmon vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sockeye salmon and biscuits

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, biscuits have more iron and calcium.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 183% more.
  • Sockeye salmon has 24 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Sockeye salmon has 0.827mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits have 0.035mg.
  • Biscuits are lower in cholesterol.
  • Biscuits have a higher glycemic index than sockeye salmon.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2036.4%
Contains more IronIron +457.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2807.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5487.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.3%
Contains more WaterWater +133%
Contains more FatsFats +192.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +416.1%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +271.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.7%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.08µg 183%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.035mg 61%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.949mg 45%
Protein 26.48g 7g 39%
Iron 0.52mg 2.9mg 30%
Selenium 35.5µg 19.5µg 29%
Calcium 11mg 235mg 22%
Sodium 92mg 580mg 21%
Phosphorus 305mg 164mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.285mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 3mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 4.163g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.356mg 17%
Fats 5.57g 16.3g 17%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.378mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.969g 4.324g 15%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Folate 7µg 61µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 6.93g 13%
Calories 156kcal 353kcal 10%
Potassium 436mg 121mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.31mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 18mg 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.55mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.