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

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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Ling fish

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 159% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Ling fish. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of Vitamin B3, while Ling fish contains 2.801mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, 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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
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8
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.8%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
10
:
1
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.231
Sockeye salmon
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%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.231

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +579.3%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +579.3%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Ling fish Opinion
Protein 26.48g 24.35g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.82g Sockeye salmon
Calories 156kcal 111kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.52mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 36mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 305mg 254mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 92mg 173mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.076mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 193IU 115IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 35µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.127mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.231mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.801mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.369mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.351mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.65µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.273mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.067mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.122mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.979mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.236mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.721mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.95mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.254mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 61mg 51mg Ling fish
Trans Fat 0.023g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.969g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 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 Ling 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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.