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Sockeye salmon vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and wafer

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, wafer is higher in iron, copper, and manganese.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 183% more than wafer.
  • Sockeye salmon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of wafer is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +522.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more IronIron +671.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5253.8%

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%
Wafer
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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 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4866.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +687.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +571.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.266mg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1396.2%
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +222.6%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Wafer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.09µg 183%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.051mg 60%
Selenium 35.5µg 5.7µg 54%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.858mg 45%
Iron 0.52mg 4.01mg 44%
Copper 0.076mg 0.463mg 43%
Protein 26.48g 6.6g 40%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.696mg 30%
Phosphorus 305mg 132mg 25%
Carbs 0g 72.7g 24%
Sodium 92mg 580mg 21%
Cholesterol 61mg 2mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 4.153g 19%
Choline 112.6mg 14.3mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.381mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.969g 4.241g 15%
Calories 156kcal 433kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Fats 5.57g 14.2g 13%
Folate 7µg 47µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 4.865g 8%
Potassium 436mg 210mg 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 3µg 6%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.09mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.203mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 53mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.72mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.266mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 37.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.002g 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 Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.