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Sockeye salmon vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Chuck steak?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Chuck steak is richer in Zinc, and Iron.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Chuck steak. Sockeye salmon has 0.827mg of Vitamin B6, while Chuck steak has 0.373mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +371.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%
Contains more Zinc +1478.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains more Selenium +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +371.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.8%
Contains more Zinc +1478.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +672%
Contains more Vitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +672%
Contains more Vitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +287.5%
Contains more Fats +252.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +287.5%
Contains more Fats +252.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.3%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.3%

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 Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 26.48g 24.98g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 156kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 11mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 0.52mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 193mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 325mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.55mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.076mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 27.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 25IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.1mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 5IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.066mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.191mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 4.663mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.752mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.373mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 6µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 3.03µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.281mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.099mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.062mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.009mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.184mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.709mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.951mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.129mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 61mg 87mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 1.287g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 8.66g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.004g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.81g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.006g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.691g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $11)
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.

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.