What are the differences between Chinook Salmon and Sockeye Salmon?
Sockeye Salmon has a bright red hue from eating zooplankton which provides significant amounts of carotenoids and B12. With a medium fat content, sockeye salmon is considered to be one of the best-tasting (and healthiest) types of salmon.
| Nutrition Profile For Sockeye Salmon (Per 100g) | |
| Calories/Nutrient | Sockeye Salmon |
| Calories | 153 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
| Omega-3 | 1130 mg |
| Omega-6 | 80 mg |
| Protein | 21.9 g |
| Vitamins and Minerals | Amount (% DV) |
| Vitamin B12 | 130 % DV |
| Selenium | 43 % DV |
| Vitamin B3 | 40 % DV |
| Phosphorus | 24 % DV |
| Vitamin B1 | 17 % DV |
| Vitamin B2 | 17 % DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 14 % DV |
| Vitamin B5 | 11 % DV |
| Potassium | 10 % DV |
| Magnesium | 7 % DV |
| Vitamin E | 6 % DV |
| Vitamin A | 4 % DV |
| Folate | 3 % DV |
| Iron | 3 % DV |
| Copper | 3 % DV |
| Zinc | 3 % DV |
| Calcium | 1 % DV |
| Manganese | 1 % DV |
Chinook salmon has a higher fat content, softer texture and has a higher overall omega 3 content per serving.
| Nutrition Profile For Wild Chinook Salmon (Per 100g) | |
| Calories/Nutrient | Amount (grams) |
| Calories | 179 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g |
| Omega-3 | 2342 mg |
| Omega-6 | 122 mg |
| Protein | 19.9 g |
| Vitamins and Minerals | Amount (% DV) |
| Selenium | 52 % DV |
| Vitamin B3 | 42 % DV |
| Phosphorus | 29 % DV |
| Magnesium | 24 % DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 22 % DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 20 % DV |
| Potassium | 11 % DV |
| Vitamin A | 9 % DV |
| Folate | 8 % DV |
| Vitamin B5 | 7 % DV |
| Vitamin C | 7 % DV |
| Vitamin B2 | 7 % DV |
| Vitamin E | 6 % DV |
| Vitamin B1 | 4 % DV |
| Calcium | 3 % DV |
| Zinc | 3 % DV |
| Copper | 2 % DV |
| Manganese | 1 % DV |
| Iron | 1 % DV |
