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Whey vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between whey and sockeye salmon

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, choline, vitamin B1, and potassium in sockeye salmon is higher than in whey.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 175% more than whey.
  • Whey contains less cholesterol.
  • Whey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of whey is 43, while the glycemic index of sockeye salmon is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.8%
Contains more IronIron +766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +563%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1768.4%

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.
Whey
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +336.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2567.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1496.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +603.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3015.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1447.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
23% 45% 32%
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 -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1764%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11963.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Sockeye salmon
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 Whey Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 4.47µg 175%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 10.123mg 63%
Selenium 1.9µg 35.5µg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.827mg 61%
Protein 0.85g 26.48g 51%
Phosphorus 46mg 305mg 37%
Cholesterol 2mg 61mg 20%
Choline 16mg 112.6mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 1.274mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.157mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.327g 9%
Potassium 161mg 436mg 8%
Copper 0.004mg 0.076mg 8%
Fats 0.36g 5.57g 8%
Magnesium 8mg 36mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.246mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg 7%
Calories 27kcal 156kcal 6%
Vitamin A 3µg 58µg 6%
Iron 0.06mg 0.52mg 6%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.55mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 11mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 1.864g 4%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.969g 3%
Sodium 54mg 92mg 2%
Carbs 5.14g 0g 2%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.14g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g 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
Whey Sockeye salmon
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
9%
Whey
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey
Whey is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.