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Sockeye salmon vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sockeye salmon and muffin

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K and manganese.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 180% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 168 times less vitamin D than sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon has 670IU of vitamin D, while muffin has 4IU.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +332.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3353.8%

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.
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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +613.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1967.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2693.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39100%
Contains more FolateFolate +585.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.168mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +489.8%
Contains more WaterWater +169.8%
Contains more FatsFats +188.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +138.7%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.16µg 180%
Vitamin D 670IU 4IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.1µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.04mg 61%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.418mg 54%
Selenium 35.5µg 8.2µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 8.103g 45%
Protein 26.48g 4.49g 44%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 39.2µg 33%
Phosphorus 305mg 146mg 23%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.449mg 19%
Carbs 0g 53g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.47mg 16%
Fats 5.57g 16.07g 16%
Sodium 92mg 336mg 11%
Calories 156kcal 375kcal 11%
Iron 0.52mg 1.3mg 10%
Folate 7µg 48µg 10%
Cholesterol 61mg 30mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.969g 2.844g 9%
Potassium 436mg 121mg 9%
Starch 0g 16.31g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 4.822g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.163mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 21µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 1.63mg 4%
Choline 112.6mg 92.5mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 44mg 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.06mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.21g 2%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.168mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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