Sockeye salmon vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and chicken meat
- Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet chicken meat is higher in zinc and iron.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 174% more than chicken meat.
- Sockeye salmon contains 335 times more vitamin D than chicken meat. While sockeye salmon contains 670IU of vitamin D, chicken meat contains only 2IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1390% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-277.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.2% |
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Protein
~27.3g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +186.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 0.3µg | 174% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 2IU | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.4mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 23.9µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 182mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 3.79g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 13.6g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 2.97g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 8.487mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.26mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 5.34g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 65.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 27.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 48µg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 82mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.821g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $12)
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.