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Sockeye salmon vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sockeye salmon and quince

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, quince has more vitamin C.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 186% more.
  • Quince has a higher glycemic index than sockeye salmon.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Quinces, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1694.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5816.7%
Contains more IronIron +34.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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%
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4961.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1472.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1967.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6520%
Contains more FatsFats +5470%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%

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
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5077.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2554%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Quince DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 0.6µg 63%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.2mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.04mg 61%
Protein 26.48g 0.4g 52%
Phosphorus 305mg 17mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.081mg 24%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.03mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.02mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.05g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Fats 5.57g 0.1g 8%
Potassium 436mg 197mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Magnesium 36mg 8mg 7%
Copper 0.076mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 2µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.036g 5%
Calories 156kcal 57kcal 5%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.04mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.3g 5%
Sodium 92mg 4mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.01g 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.7mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.4g N/A
Calcium 11mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $12.3)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.