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Sockeye salmon vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and peanut butter

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet peanut butter is richer in manganese, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains less cholesterol.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than peanut butter.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +765.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +234.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12707.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~335mg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +819.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1142.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +5374%
Contains more FatsFats +822.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +366.1%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1291.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +844.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 12.535g 75%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.665mg 72%
Fats 5.57g 51.36g 70%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 25.941g 60%
Selenium 35.5µg 4.1µg 57%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 9.1mg 54%
Saturated fat 0.969g 10.325g 43%
Copper 0.076mg 0.422mg 38%
Magnesium 36mg 168mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.441mg 30%
Calories 156kcal 598kcal 22%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Folate 7µg 87µg 20%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 13.112mg 19%
Zinc 0.55mg 2.51mg 18%
Iron 0.52mg 1.74mg 15%
Choline 112.6mg 63mg 9%
Protein 26.48g 22.21g 9%
Carbs 0g 22.31g 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.192mg 4%
Potassium 436mg 558mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 49mg 4%
Phosphorus 305mg 335mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.137mg 3%
Sodium 92mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.15mg 1%
Starch 0g 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $10.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.