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Sockeye salmon vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and malt

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet malt is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 169% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 39 times more vitamin B3 than malt. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of vitamin B3, while malt contains 0.259mg.
  • Malt contains less cholesterol.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than malt.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.5%
Contains more IronIron +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +557.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.4%

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%
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3808.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1697.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +964.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%

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
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.8%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29%

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
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +538%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.42µg 169%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.259mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.046mg 60%
Selenium 35.5µg 5.4µg 55%
Protein 26.48g 3.37g 46%
Phosphorus 305mg 91mg 31%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.354mg 18%
Cholesterol 61mg 10mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.054mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 98mg 9%
Potassium 436mg 172mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.208g 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.06mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.184mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 1.883g 4%
Calories 156kcal 85kcal 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 26µg 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.21mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Fats 5.57g 3.29g 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.037mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.827g 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.08mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.41mg 1%
Sodium 92mg 60mg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.077mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.