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Sockeye salmon vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sockeye salmon and Rib eye steak

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Rib eye steak is higher in Zinc, and Iron.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin D 111% more than Rib eye steak.
  • Sockeye salmon has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Rib eye steak. While Sockeye salmon has 1.274mg of Vitamin B5, Rib eye steak has only 0.536mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
4
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5
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +974.5%
Contains more Manganese +515.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +974.5%
Contains more Manganese +515.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
9
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin A +672%
Contains more Vitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin D +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Sockeye salmon
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%
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +672%
Contains more Vitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin D +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
3
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Other +6100%
Contains more Fats +291.6%
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Other +6100%
Contains more Fats +291.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
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1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.3%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.3%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Rib eye steak Opinion
Protein 26.48g 23.69g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Calories 156kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.52mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 152mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 260mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 0.55mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.076mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.013mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 35.5µg 29.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 25IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 8µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.1mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 7IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.2µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.071mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 4.908mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.536mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.477mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 6µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.265mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.116mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.103mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.041mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.269mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.641mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.95mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.184mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 61mg 80mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 1.478g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 9.684g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.001g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.014g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.027g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.005g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.715g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.