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Sockeye salmon vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and fenugreek

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 413% more than sockeye salmon.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fenugreek is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +430.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +6348.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1360.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +354.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9346.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~296mg

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +661.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +448.4%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 33.53mg 413%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Copper 0.076mg 1.11mg 115%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.228mg 53%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.64mg 53%
Selenium 35.5µg 6.3µg 53%
Magnesium 36mg 191mg 37%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.35g 19%
Zinc 0.55mg 2.5mg 18%
Calcium 11mg 176mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.6mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.322mg 14%
Folate 7µg 57µg 13%
Potassium 436mg 770mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.366mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 9%
Calories 156kcal 323kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Protein 26.48g 23g 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 3µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.969g 1.46g 2%
Sodium 92mg 67mg 1%
Phosphorus 305mg 296mg 1%
Fats 5.57g 6.41g 1%
Net carbs 0g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 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 Fenugreek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.