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Sockeye salmon vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sockeye salmon and Trout?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Choline, yet Trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E .
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 34% more.
  • Sockeye salmon has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Trout. While Sockeye salmon has 0.246mg of Vitamin B2, Trout has only 0.107mg.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat types 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 +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Equal in Potassium - 450
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
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 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.7%
Equal in Potassium - 450
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Manganese - 0.013

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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Trout
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 4.11
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 4.11
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Other +520%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Equal in Water - 68.72
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Other +520%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Equal in Water - 68.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.6%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Trout Opinion
Protein 26.48g 23.8g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 7.38g Trout
Calories 156kcal 168kcal Trout
Calcium 11mg 30mg Trout
Iron 0.52mg 0.36mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 30mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 270mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 450mg Trout
Sodium 92mg 61mg Trout
Zinc 0.55mg 0.54mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.055mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg
Selenium 35.5µg 28.1µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 301IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 100µg Trout
Vitamin E 0.99mg 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 670IU 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 16.7µg 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.143mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.107mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 6.646mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.99mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.386mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 12µg Trout
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 4.11µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.279mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.092mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.148mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.025mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.287mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.738mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.973mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.283mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.733mg Trout
Cholesterol 61mg 70mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.056g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 1.651g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.259g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.109g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 2.363g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.799g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Trout
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
131%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout
Trout is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.