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Sockeye salmon vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sockeye salmon and Porridge different?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Porridge is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Porridge has less Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +1933.3%
Contains more Potassium +2625%
Contains more Zinc +323.1%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1167.9%
Contains more Calcium +690.9%
Contains more Iron +619.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +1933.3%
Contains more Potassium +2625%
Contains more Zinc +323.1%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1167.9%
Contains more Calcium +690.9%
Contains more Iron +619.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4850%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +884%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4850%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +884%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1738.9%
Contains more Fats +2552.4%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.1%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +1738.9%
Contains more Fats +2552.4%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6557.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1064%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6557.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1064%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 26.48g 1.44g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.21g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 156kcal 50kcal Sockeye salmon
Sugar 0g 0.03g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 11mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.52mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 36mg 5mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 15mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 16mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.55mg 0.13mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.04mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 35.5µg 2.8µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.02mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.055mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.025mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.52mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.071mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.013mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.02mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.045mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.063mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 0.11mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 0.037mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.027mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.078mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.07mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.033mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.023g Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.033g Porridge
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 0.028g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.114g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.936g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $13)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.