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Sockeye salmon vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and groat

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Groat contains less cholesterol.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than groat.

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

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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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +327.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +541.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1347.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
~equal in Potassium ~460mg

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%
Groat
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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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.233mg

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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.8%
Contains more FatsFats +63.8%
Contains more WaterWater +590.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +238.7%

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Groat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Copper 0.076mg 1.1mg 114%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.3mg 56%
Selenium 35.5µg 8.3µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.21mg 47%
Magnesium 36mg 231mg 46%
Fiber 0g 10g 40%
Protein 26.48g 13.25g 26%
Carbs 0g 71.5g 24%
Iron 0.52mg 2.2mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 7.02mg 19%
Zinc 0.55mg 2.4mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.425mg 14%
Calories 156kcal 343kcal 9%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Phosphorus 305mg 347mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.101mg 5%
Sodium 92mg 1mg 4%
Fats 5.57g 3.4g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.039g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 1.04g 2%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.741g 1%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.233mg 1%
Potassium 436mg 460mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 61.5g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.309mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.