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Sockeye salmon vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sockeye salmon and Snapper different?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Snapper is higher in Selenium.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 61% more than Snapper.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 62 times more Vitamin B2 than Snapper. Sockeye salmon contains 0.246mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper contains 0.004mg.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +38%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
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 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +38%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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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Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2825.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2825.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +223.8%
Contains more Other +162.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Equal in Water - 70.35
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +223.8%
Contains more Other +162.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Equal in Water - 70.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Snapper Opinion
Protein 26.48g 26.3g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 1.72g Sockeye salmon
Calories 156kcal 128kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.52mg 0.24mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 305mg 201mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 92mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.55mg 0.44mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.046mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.017mg Snapper
Selenium 35.5µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 193IU 115IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 35µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.053mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.004mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.346mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.87mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.46mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 6µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 3.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.294mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.153mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.212mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.137mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.415mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.778mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.027mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.355mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 61mg 47mg Snapper
Trans Fat 0.023g Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.273g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.048g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.022g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.322g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.588g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.