Sockeye salmon vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Sunfish
- Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Sunfish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 90% higher.
- Sockeye salmon contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Sunfish. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of Vitamin B3, while Sunfish contains 1.462mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +836.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +406.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +232.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +592.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +499.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
24.87 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +518.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.87g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.315 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1142.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +321.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 156kcal | 114kcal |
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| Protein | 26.48g | 24.87g |
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| Fats | 5.57g | 0.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 86mg |
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| Vitamin D | 670IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 449mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 1.99mg |
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| Phosphorus | 305mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 193IU | 58IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.897mg |
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| Selenium | 35.5µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.092mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 1.462mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 2.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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| Choline | 112.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 0.178g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 0.15g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 0.315g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.279mg |
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| Threonine | 1.247mg | 1.09mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.146mg |
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| Leucine | 2.185mg | 2.022mg |
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| Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.284mg |
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| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.736mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.971mg |
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| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.281mg |
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| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.732mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.047g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.092g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)