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Sockeye salmon vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sockeye salmon and Grouper fish different?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Grouper fish is higher in Selenium, and Iron.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 158% more than Grouper fish.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 41 times more Vitamin B2 than Grouper fish. Sockeye salmon contains 0.246mg of Vitamin B2, while Grouper fish contains 0.006mg.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2557%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2557%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.8%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +328.5%
Contains more Other +24%
Equal in Protein - 24.84
Equal in Water - 73.36
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +328.5%
Contains more Other +24%
Equal in Protein - 24.84
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +595.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +595.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%

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 Grouper fish
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Grouper fish Opinion
Protein 26.48g 24.84g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 1.3g Sockeye salmon
Calories 156kcal 118kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 21mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.52mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 36mg 37mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 305mg 143mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 475mg Grouper fish
Sodium 92mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.55mg 0.51mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.045mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 193IU 165IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 50µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.081mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.006mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.381mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.87mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.35mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 10µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.69µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.278mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.089mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.145mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.019mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.282mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.735mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.97mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.28mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 61mg 47mg Grouper fish
Trans Fat 0.023g Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.299g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.213g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.035g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.017g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.268g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.403g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Grouper fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.