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Sockeye salmon vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sockeye salmon and custard?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet custard is richer in calcium.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 165% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 77 times more vitamin B3 than custard. Sockeye salmon has 10.123mg of vitamin B3, while custard has 0.132mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than custard.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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.
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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.6%
Contains more IronIron +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +491.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1163.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg
~equal in Sodium ~84mg

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +759.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +854.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +563.7%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
~equal in Water ~73.45g

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.3%

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 Custard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.52µg 165%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 1.2µg 78%
Vitamin D 670IU 47IU 78%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.132mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.064mg 59%
Selenium 35.5µg 6µg 54%
Protein 26.48g 3.99g 45%
Phosphorus 305mg 130mg 25%
Choline 112.6mg 11.8mg 18%
Calcium 11mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.699mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.061mg 8%
Potassium 436mg 207mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.312g 7%
Carbs 0g 17.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.06mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 16mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 2.032g 5%
Copper 0.076mg 0.03mg 5%
Cholesterol 61mg 51mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 1.127g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.22mg 2%
Calories 156kcal 122kcal 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.34mg 2%
Fats 5.57g 4g 2%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin A 58µg 52µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.82g N/A
Zinc 0.55mg 0.51mg 0%
Sodium 92mg 84mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.007mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.003g 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 Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $11.5)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.