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Sockeye salmon vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sockeye salmon and Fast food

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Fast food is higher in Iron, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 149% more than Fast food.
  • Sockeye salmon has 335 times more Vitamin D than Fast food. While Sockeye salmon has 670IU of Vitamin D, Fast food has only 2IU.
  • Sockeye salmon has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
5
:
5
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.9%
Contains more Calcium +463.6%
Contains more Iron +488.5%
Contains more Zinc +358.2%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +2646.2%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.9%
Contains more Calcium +463.6%
Contains more Iron +488.5%
Contains more Zinc +358.2%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +2646.2%

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
7
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Folate +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%
Sockeye salmon
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Folate +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
:
3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Fats +115.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.2%
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Fats +115.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +145.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%

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 Fast food
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 Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 26.48g 16.52g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 0g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 156kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 0g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0g 4.88g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 11mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 0.52mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 134mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 197mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 331mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.076mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.013mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 35.5µg 20.3µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 51IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 9µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.38mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 2IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 5.617mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.53mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.212mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.89µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.144mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.46mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.642mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.13mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 0.785mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.306mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.67mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.728mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.402mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.514g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 4.493g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.005g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.009g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.003g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.