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Sockeye salmon vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sockeye salmon and potato chips?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, and potassium.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 186% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potato chips is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +338.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.4%
Contains more IronIron +213.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +302.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3284.6%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +820.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3443.7%
Contains more FatsFats +521.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +480.6%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +427.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +817.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 12.17g 72%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 9.11mg 54%
Selenium 35.5µg 8.1µg 50%
Fats 5.57g 34.6g 45%
Saturated fat 0.969g 10.96g 45%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 3.827mg 39%
Protein 26.48g 7g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.076mg 0.306mg 26%
Potassium 436mg 1275mg 25%
Histidine 0.711mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 9.84g 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Phosphorus 305mg 165mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.44mg 19%
Calories 156kcal 536kcal 19%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.402mg 17%
Choline 112.6mg 37.5mg 14%
Iron 0.52mg 1.63mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.66mg 13%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Magnesium 36mg 67mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.09mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.197mg 4%
Sodium 92mg 8mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.392mg 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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Sockeye salmon Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.991g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.