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Sockeye salmon vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and thyme

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B3, yet thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, and calcium.
  • Thyme covers your daily iron needs 212% more than sockeye salmon.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3581.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more IronIron +3255.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +630.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13123.1%

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%

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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +376.3%
Contains more FatsFats +231.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +416.1%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2201.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%

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 Thyme
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 17.45mg 212%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.719mg 74%
Selenium 35.5µg 65%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Copper 0.076mg 0.555mg 53%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.824mg 52%
Protein 26.48g 5.56g 42%
Calcium 11mg 405mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.348mg 37%
Magnesium 36mg 160mg 30%
Phosphorus 305mg 106mg 28%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin A 58µg 238µg 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.471mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.409mg 17%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.81mg 11%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.048mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Fats 5.57g 1.68g 6%
Potassium 436mg 609mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.532g 5%
Sodium 92mg 9mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.081g 4%
Calories 156kcal 101kcal 3%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.467g 2%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 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 Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $10.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.