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Sockeye salmon vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Mandarin orange

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline, yet Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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 Iron +246.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1425%
Contains more Potassium +162.7%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Selenium +35400%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
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 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +246.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1425%
Contains more Potassium +162.7%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Selenium +35400%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%

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 E +395%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +395%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3169.1%
Contains more Fats +1696.8%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.5%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +3169.1%
Contains more Fats +1696.8%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3006.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1941.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3006.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1941.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 26.48g 0.81g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.31g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 156kcal 53kcal Sockeye salmon
Fructose 0g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0g 10.58g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 11mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.52mg 0.15mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 20mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 166mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.55mg 0.07mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.042mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 35.5µg 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 34µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.2mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.058mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.036mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.376mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.216mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.078mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.002mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.016mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.017mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 0.028mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 0.032mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.002mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.018mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.021mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.011mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 0.023g 0g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.039g Mandarin orange
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 0.06g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.065g 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 Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $12.6)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.