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Sockeye salmon vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and tomatoes

  • Sockeye salmon is higher than tomatoes in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B2.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 186% more than tomatoes.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tomatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84%
Contains more IronIron +92.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1170.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +776.9%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1580.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7800%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%

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
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2909.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2685%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%

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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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5912.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1498.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 0µg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.594mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.08mg 57%
Protein 26.48g 0.88g 51%
Phosphorus 305mg 24mg 40%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.089mg 24%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 6.7mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.019mg 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.037mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.083g 8%
Fats 5.57g 0.2g 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 7.9µg 7%
Calories 156kcal 18kcal 7%
Magnesium 36mg 11mg 6%
Potassium 436mg 237mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.031g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Sodium 92mg 5mg 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.114mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.028g 4%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.54mg 3%
Iron 0.52mg 0.27mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.37g 2%
Vitamin A 58µg 42µg 2%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Copper 0.076mg 0.059mg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.69g N/A
Calcium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.63g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.014mg 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 Tomato
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
12%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.941g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.