Sockeye salmon vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sockeye salmon and butterfish?
- Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet butterfish is higher in selenium.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% more.
- Sockeye salmon has 2 times more vitamin B6 than butterfish. While sockeye salmon has 0.827mg of vitamin B6, butterfish has only 0.346mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in sockeye salmon is lower.
We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
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Water
~66.83g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 1.83µg | 110% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.346mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 5.769mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 46.8µg | 21% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 9% | |
| Protein | 26.48g | 22.15g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.865mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 5.57g | 10.28g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.192mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 481mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 308mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.652mg | 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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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)