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Sockeye salmon vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sockeye salmon and chicken fingers?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B3, yet chicken fingers are higher in vitamin E and manganese.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 180% more.
  • Sockeye salmon has 96 times more vitamin D than chicken fingers. While sockeye salmon has 670IU of vitamin D, chicken fingers have only 7IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sockeye salmon is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1653.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.069mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2693.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7900%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.244mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +150.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +374.2%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335.8%

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 Chicken fingers
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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.16µg 180%
Vitamin D 670IU 7IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.2µg 83%
Selenium 35.5µg 17.5µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.426mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 5.783g 30%
Sodium 92mg 769mg 29%
Protein 26.48g 19.22g 15%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 3.17mg 15%
Fats 5.57g 13.95g 13%
Choline 112.6mg 43.7mg 13%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 8.217mg 12%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.228mg 9%
Starch 0g 17.03g 7%
Saturated fat 0.969g 2.493g 7%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 8µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 4.83g 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 3µg 6%
Calories 156kcal 271kcal 6%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.179mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.11mg 4%
Cholesterol 61mg 48mg 4%
Phosphorus 305mg 282mg 3%
Iron 0.52mg 0.73mg 3%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Potassium 436mg 373mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.244mg 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.71mg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.069mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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