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Sockeye salmon vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sockeye salmon and agave nectar different?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline, while agave nectar is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 186% more than agave nectar.
  • Agave nectar is lower in cholesterol.
  • Agave nectar has a higher glycemic index (13) than sockeye salmon (0).

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Sweetener, syrup, agave 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.
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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10800%
Contains more IronIron +477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +5400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1988.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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% 19% 20% 251% 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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +746.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22400%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.98mg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29322.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1137.8%
Contains more WaterWater +193.5%
Contains more OtherOther +313.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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 Agave nectar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Agave nectar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Fructose 0g 55.6g 70%
Selenium 35.5µg 1.7µg 61%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.689mg 59%
Protein 26.48g 0.09g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.234mg 46%
Phosphorus 305mg 1mg 43%
Carbs 0g 76.37g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Choline 112.6mg 13.3mg 18%
Potassium 436mg 4mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0g 9%
Calories 156kcal 310kcal 8%
Fats 5.57g 0.45g 8%
Magnesium 36mg 1mg 8%
Copper 0.076mg 0.009mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 8µg 6%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.165mg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 0.09mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.01mg 5%
Sodium 92mg 4mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.122mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Calcium 11mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 68.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.98mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Agave nectar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
113%
Sockeye salmon
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $11)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.