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Sockeye salmon vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and candy bar

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium; however, candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11706% more than sockeye salmon.
  • Candy bar has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +655.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609.1%
Contains more IronIron +86.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +918.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9461.5%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~308mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +283%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18400.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +971.4%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.8%
Contains more WaterWater +4108.1%
Contains more FatsFats +505%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +797%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.6%

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 Candy bar
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 153mg 11706%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Copper 0.076mg 0.774mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 10.65g 62%
Selenium 35.5µg 4.7µg 56%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.243mg 53%
Fats 5.57g 33.7g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 16.721g 37%
Zinc 0.55mg 3.94mg 31%
Protein 26.48g 15.5g 22%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 4.1mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Calories 156kcal 522kcal 18%
Magnesium 36mg 110mg 18%
Folate 7µg 75µg 17%
Saturated fat 0.969g 4.678g 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Choline 112.6mg 29.4mg 15%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 7.922mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.83mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.14mg 8%
Calcium 11mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 0.97mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.1mg 5%
Sodium 92mg 156mg 3%
Potassium 436mg 407mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Phosphorus 305mg 308mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.385mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.