Soybean meal vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soybean meal and sockeye salmon
- Soybean meal is higher in copper, iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
- Soybean meal covers your daily copper needs 214% more than sockeye salmon.
- Soybean meal contains 292 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While soybean meal contains 3.8mg of manganese, sockeye salmon contains only 0.013mg.
- The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +471.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2534.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2531.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +820% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29130.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +975.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +800% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +870.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +355.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.076mg | 214% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 4.47µg | 186% |
| Iron | 13.7mg | 0.52mg | 165% |
| Manganese | 3.8mg | 0.013mg | 165% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.7µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 670IU | 84% |
| Folate | 303µg | 7µg | 74% |
| Magnesium | 306mg | 36mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 2490mg | 436mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 35.5µg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 701mg | 305mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.587mg | 10.123mg | 47% |
| Protein | 49.2g | 26.48g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.691mg | 0.157mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5.06mg | 0.55mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.569mg | 0.827mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.976mg | 1.274mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 35.89g | 0g | 12% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 156kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.39g | 5.57g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.409g | 1.864g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.268g | 0.969g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.045g | 1.327g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 35.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.653mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.952mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.18mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.66mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.991mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.606mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 2.346mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.212mg | 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 |
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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
58%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins