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Sockeye salmon vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and edam

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 122% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 123 times more vitamin B3 than edam. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of vitamin B3, while edam contains 0.082mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less sodium.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than edam.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, edam.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6545.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.7%

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%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +631.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +319%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +62%
Contains more FatsFats +399.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +580.6%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g

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
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Edam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.54µg 122%
Vitamin D 670IU 20IU 81%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.5µg 81%
Saturated fat 0.969g 17.572g 75%
Calcium 11mg 731mg 72%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.082mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.076mg 58%
Selenium 35.5µg 14.5µg 38%
Fats 5.57g 27.8g 34%
Phosphorus 305mg 536mg 33%
Sodium 92mg 812mg 31%
Zinc 0.55mg 3.75mg 29%
Vitamin A 58µg 243µg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.281mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 15.4mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 8.125g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.389mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.037mg 10%
Calories 156kcal 357kcal 10%
Cholesterol 61mg 89mg 9%
Potassium 436mg 188mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.24mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.665g 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.036mg 4%
Protein 26.48g 24.99g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.44mg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.43g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.43g 0%
Sugar 0g 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g 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 Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.