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Sockeye salmon vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sockeye salmon and Mahimahi

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Mahimahi is richer in Selenium, and Iron.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 158% more than Mahimahi.
  • Mahimahi has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon has 0.157mg of Vitamin B1, while Mahimahi has 0.023mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mahimahi, 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 Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
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% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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 B1 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 208
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 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +518.9%
Contains more Other +571%
Equal in Water - 71.22
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +518.9%
Contains more Other +571%
Equal in Water - 71.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1102.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1102.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%

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 Mahimahi
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Mahimahi Opinion
Protein 26.48g 23.72g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.9g Sockeye salmon
Calories 156kcal 109kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 19mg Mahimahi
Iron 0.52mg 1.45mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Mahimahi
Phosphorus 305mg 183mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 533mg Mahimahi
Sodium 92mg 113mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.59mg Mahimahi
Copper 0.076mg 0.053mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Mahimahi
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 193IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 62µg Mahimahi
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.023mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.085mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 7.429mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.865mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.462mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 6µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.69µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.266mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.04mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.093mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.928mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.178mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.702mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.926mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.222mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.698mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 94mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.241g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.113g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.026g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.012g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.155g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.211g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Sockeye salmon Mahimahi
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi 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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.