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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.
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%
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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%
Shad
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3092.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.769mg

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
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +216.9%
Contains more OtherOther +129%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Shad Opinion
Calories 156kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 26.48g 21.71g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 11mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 436mg 492mg Shad
Iron 0.52mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.076mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 0.55mg 0.47mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 92mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 193IU 120IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 58µg 36µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Shad
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
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.14µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 17µg Shad
Trans Fat 0.023g Shad
Choline 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 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 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
40%
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 richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.