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Sockeye salmon vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sockeye salmon and danish pastry

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline, while danish pastry has more iron.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 178% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 335 times less vitamin D than sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon contains 670IU of vitamin D, while danish pastry contains 2IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sockeye salmon is lower.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +344.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +246.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2600%

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% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +406.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1967.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2135%
Contains more CholineCholine +460.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%
Contains more FatsFats +293.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +141.9%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +506.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.2µg 178%
Vitamin D 670IU 2IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.04mg 61%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2mg 51%
Protein 26.48g 8g 37%
Selenium 35.5µg 18.9µg 30%
Phosphorus 305mg 108mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.969g 6.794g 26%
Fats 5.57g 21.9g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 11.313g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.304mg 19%
Choline 112.6mg 20.1mg 17%
Iron 0.52mg 1.8mg 16%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.351mg 15%
Sodium 92mg 417mg 14%
Folate 7µg 60µg 13%
Cholesterol 61mg 23mg 13%
Carbs 0g 37.2g 12%
Calories 156kcal 374kcal 11%
Potassium 436mg 98mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 2.575g 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.9µg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 15mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.35mg 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 35µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.19mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.26mg 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.7mg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

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Sockeye salmon Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.