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

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Significant differences between sockeye salmon and potato salad

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 186% more than potato salad.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less sodium.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +486.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +765.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +676.9%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1037.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Folate ~7µg

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% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +888.1%
Contains more FatsFats +47.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +214.5%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.89mg 58%
Selenium 35.5µg 4.1µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.141mg 53%
Protein 26.48g 2.68g 48%
Phosphorus 305mg 52mg 36%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Sodium 92mg 529mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 3.737g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.534mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.06mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.077mg 7%
Copper 0.076mg 0.118mg 5%
Potassium 436mg 254mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 15mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.101mg 4%
Fats 5.57g 8.2g 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 32µg 3%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.31mg 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.65mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 2.48g 2%
Cholesterol 61mg 68mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.969g 1.429g 2%
Calories 156kcal 143kcal 1%
Calcium 11mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 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 Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.