Sockeye salmon vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and oysters
- Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet oysters is higher in zinc, copper, vitamin B12, iron, and manganese.
- Oysters covers your daily zinc needs 710% more than sockeye salmon.
- Sockeye salmon contains 335 times more vitamin D than oysters. While sockeye salmon contains 670IU of vitamin D, oysters contains only 2IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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 PotassiumPotassium | +213.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +954.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1671.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7409.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14190.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4446.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +336.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +447.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1255.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +291.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.056 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +268.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.7% |
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Saturated fat
~0.948g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 78.6mg | 710% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 5.707mg | 626% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 17.5µg | 543% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 9.21mg | 109% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 2IU | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.061mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 1.85mg | 52% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 11.42g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.591mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.447mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 194mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.036mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 139mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 39.5µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 79mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 1.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 26µg | 4% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 0.506g | 3% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 3.42g | 3% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 1.056g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 0.948g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.353g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.271g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.