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Sockeye salmon vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and parsley

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1367% more than sockeye salmon.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Parsley, fresh.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +1092.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1130.8%

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%
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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +671%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +818.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +779.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1639900%
Contains more FolateFolate +2071.4%

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +791.6%
Contains more FatsFats +605.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +254.8%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +531.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +970.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1640µg 1367%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Iron 0.52mg 6.2mg 71%
Selenium 35.5µg 0.1µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.09mg 57%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.313mg 55%
Protein 26.48g 2.97g 47%
Vitamin A 58µg 421µg 40%
Folate 7µg 152µg 36%
Phosphorus 305mg 58mg 35%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 12.8mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.4mg 17%
Calcium 11mg 138mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.098mg 11%
Copper 0.076mg 0.149mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.124g 8%
Fats 5.57g 0.79g 7%
Calories 156kcal 36kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.086mg 6%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.16mg 6%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.07mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.132g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.295g 4%
Potassium 436mg 554mg 3%
Magnesium 36mg 50mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.75mg 2%
Sodium 92mg 56mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.33g 2%
Net carbs 0g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.061mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $12.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley 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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.