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Sockeye salmon vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and nachos

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and choline, yet nachos are richer in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 183% higher.
  • Nachos contain less cholesterol.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.7%
Contains more IronIron +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1338.5%

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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1506.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6285.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19200%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +513%
Contains more WaterWater +80%
Contains more FatsFats +286%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +201.6%

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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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +652.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.07µg 183%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.63mg 59%
Selenium 35.5µg 8.6µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.215mg 47%
Protein 26.48g 4.32g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 14.02g 30%
Fats 5.57g 21.5g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 5.04g 25%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 4.08mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.38mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.3µg 16%
Choline 112.6mg 26.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 305mg 198mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Carbs 0g 34.91g 12%
Starch 0g 28.33g 12%
Sodium 92mg 313mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.133mg 9%
Calories 156kcal 343kcal 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.187mg 8%
Vitamin A 58µg 5µg 6%
Calcium 11mg 63mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 2.173g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.123mg 3%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.86mg 3%
Iron 0.52mg 0.75mg 3%
Potassium 436mg 362mg 2%
Copper 0.076mg 0.064mg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Magnesium 36mg 42mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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