Sockeye salmon vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sockeye salmon and Salmon
- Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Salmon is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Salmon.
- Sockeye salmon has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Salmon. While Sockeye salmon has 0.246mg of Vitamin B2, Salmon has only 0.135mg.
- Sockeye salmon has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +385.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +124.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 156kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 26.48g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 5.57g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 670IU | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 305mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 193IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 7µg | 34µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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| Choline | 112.6mg | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.17g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
132%
106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($13)
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.