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Sockeye salmon vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sockeye salmon and Shad

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Shad has more Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 180% higher.
  • Shad contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon contains 0.827mg of Vitamin B6, while Shad contains 0.462mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sockeye salmon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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.
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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.769
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.769

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +216.9%
Contains more Other +129%
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +216.9%
Contains more Other +129%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Shad Opinion
Protein 26.48g 21.71g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 17.65g Shad
Calories 156kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 11mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.52mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 305mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 436mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 92mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.55mg 0.47mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.013mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 193IU 120IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 36µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.865mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.462mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.14µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.243mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.952mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.764mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.993mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.642mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.847mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.118mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.639mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.969g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.