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Sockeye salmon vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Brazil nut

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3421% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 Calcium +1354.5%
Contains more Iron +367.3%
Contains more Magnesium +944.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +638.2%
Contains more Copper +2193.4%
Contains more Manganese +9307.7%
Contains more Selenium +5300%
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +1354.5%
Contains more Iron +367.3%
Contains more Magnesium +944.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +638.2%
Contains more Copper +2193.4%
Contains more Manganese +9307.7%
Contains more Selenium +5300%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293%
Contains more Folate +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Water +1868.7%
Contains more Fats +1104.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +451.6%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Protein +84.9%
Contains more Water +1868.7%
Contains more Fats +1104.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +451.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1181.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1738.7%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1181.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1738.7%

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 Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 26.48g 14.32g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 0g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 156kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0g 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0g 2.33g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 11mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.52mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 36mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 305mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 436mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 92mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.55mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.076mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.013mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 35.5µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 193IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.035mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.295mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.184mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.101mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.135mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.365mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.518mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.19mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 0.49mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.639mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.76mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.409mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.023g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.969g 16.134g Sockeye salmon
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 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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