Sockeye salmon vs Cod - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Sockeye salmon and Cod
- Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B1, while Cod has more Vitamin B5.
- Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3035% higher.
- Cod contains 19 times less Vitamin D than Sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon contains 670IU of Vitamin D, while Cod contains 36IU.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Cod is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+36.8%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+50.2%
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Zinc
+22.2%
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Copper
+171.4%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Sodium
-41.3%
Equal in Potassium - 413
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Iron
+36.8%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+50.2%
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Zinc
+22.2%
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Copper
+171.4%
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Sodium
-41.3%
Equal in Potassium - 413
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+382.5%
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Vitamin E
+54.7%
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Vitamin D
+1755.6%
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Vitamin B1
+106.6%
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Vitamin B2
+278.5%
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Vitamin B3
+390.7%
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Vitamin B6
+237.6%
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Vitamin B12
+391.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+11909.4%
Equal in Folate - 7
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+382.5%
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Vitamin E
+54.7%
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Vitamin D
+1755.6%
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Vitamin B1
+106.6%
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Vitamin B2
+278.5%
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Vitamin B3
+390.7%
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Vitamin B6
+237.6%
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Vitamin B12
+391.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+11909.4%
Equal in Folate - 7
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+48.7%
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Fats
+731.3%
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+106.7%
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Water
+20.6%
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
0.67 g
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0 g
Water:
81.22 g
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0.3 g
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Protein
+48.7%
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Fats
+731.3%
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+106.7%
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Water
+20.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1883%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+474.5%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
Saturated Fat:
0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.231 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1883%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+474.5%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 26.48g | 17.81g |
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Fats | 5.57g | 0.67g |
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Calories | 156kcal | 82kcal |
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Calcium | 11mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 0.38mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 32mg |
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Phosphorus | 305mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 436mg | 413mg |
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Sodium | 92mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.45mg |
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Copper | 0.076mg | 0.028mg |
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Vitamin A | 193IU | 40IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 12µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0.64mg |
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Vitamin D | 670IU | 36IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 0.9µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.076mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.065mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 2.063mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 153mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.245mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 0.91µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.199mg |
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Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.781mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0.821mg |
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Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.447mg |
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Lysine | 2.574mg | 1.635mg |
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Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.527mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.695mg |
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Valine | 1.461mg | 0.917mg |
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Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.524mg |
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Cholesterol | 61mg | 43mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 0.131g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.12g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.064g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.01g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 0.094g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 0.231g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
137%

790%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cod is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
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)