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Sockeye salmon vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sockeye salmon and Jerky different?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Folate.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 145% more than Jerky.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 61 times more Vitamin D than Jerky. Sockeye salmon contains 670IU of Vitamin D, while Jerky contains 11IU.
  • Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Selenium +231.8%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +942.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +1374.5%
Contains more Copper +198.7%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%
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 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Selenium +231.8%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +942.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +1374.5%
Contains more Copper +198.7%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin D +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +351.5%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
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 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin D +5466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +484.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +351.5%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +188.2%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +359.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1003.2%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +188.2%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +359.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1003.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +506.5%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +506.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 26.48g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 5.57g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 0g 11g Jerky
Calories 156kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0g 9g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 11mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.52mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 36mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 305mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 436mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 92mg 2081mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.076mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.013mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 35.5µg 10.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.49mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 11IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.3µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.154mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.142mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.732mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.163mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.179mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.99µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 48mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.023g Jerky
Saturated Fat 0.969g 10.85g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.011g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1989mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.881g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.