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Sockeye salmon vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Sablefish

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Sablefish is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 126% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sablefish. Sockeye salmon contains 0.827mg of Vitamin B6, while Sablefish contains 0.346mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +309.1%
Contains more IronIron +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
~equal in Potassium ~459mg

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% 12% 20% 501% 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 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +252.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.85g

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
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +454.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Sablefish Opinion
Calories 156kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 26.48g 17.19g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 19.62g Sablefish
Cholesterol 61mg 63mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 11mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 436mg 459mg Sablefish
Iron 0.52mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.076mg 0.028mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.41mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 215mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 193IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 58µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Sablefish
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Sablefish
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.122mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.115mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 5.128mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.865mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.346mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.44µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 17µg Sablefish
Trans Fat 0.023g Sablefish
Choline 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 4.099g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.193mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.754mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.792mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.397mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.579mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.509mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.671mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.886mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.506mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.216g Sablefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
132%
Sockeye salmon
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.