Sockeye salmon vs Tuna - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Tuna
- Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Tuna is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tuna is 267% higher.
- Sockeye salmon contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Tuna. Sockeye salmon contains 0.827mg of Vitamin B6, while Tuna contains 0.525mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+35%
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Iron
+151.9%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Sodium
-45.7%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+44.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 326
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Potassium
+35%
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Iron
+151.9%
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Magnesium
+77.8%
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Sodium
-45.7%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+44.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 326
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B6
+57.5%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin A
+1205.7%
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Vitamin B1
+77.1%
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Vitamin B2
+24.4%
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Vitamin B12
+143.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.54
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.37
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Vitamin B6
+57.5%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin A
+1205.7%
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Vitamin B1
+77.1%
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Vitamin B2
+24.4%
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Vitamin B12
+143.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 10.54
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.37
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 26.48g | 29.91g |
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Fats | 5.57g | 6.28g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 156kcal | 184kcal |
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Starch | 0g | g |
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Fructose | 0g | g |
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Sugar | 0g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 11mg | 10mg |
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Iron | 0.52mg | 1.31mg |
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Magnesium | 36mg | 64mg |
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Phosphorus | 305mg | 326mg |
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Potassium | 436mg | 323mg |
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Sodium | 92mg | 50mg |
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Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.77mg |
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Copper | 0.076mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin A | 193IU | 2520IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.99mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 670IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 16.7µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.278mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.306mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 10.54mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 1.37mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.525mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 4.47µg | 10.88µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.335mg | |
Threonine | 1.247mg | 1.311mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.378mg |
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Leucine | 2.185mg | 2.431mg |
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Lysine | 2.574mg | 2.747mg |
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Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.885mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.168mg |
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Valine | 1.461mg | 1.541mg |
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Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.88mg |
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Cholesterol | 61mg | 49mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.023g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.969g | 1.612g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.864g | 2.053g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 1.844g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
137

171

Mineral Summary Score
34

41

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
159%

179%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
26%

29%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Tuna is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.643g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.