Atlantic Cod vs. Wild Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a staple lean white fish. Per 100g raw, it provides 82 kcal, 17.8g protein, 0.67g total fat (0.13g saturated), 43mg cholesterol, and 180mg Omega-3 with delicate flaking white flesh.
Wild Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) feeds on oceanic krill and plankton. Per 100g raw, it delivers 133 kcal, 21.6g protein, 4.70g fat (0.8g saturated), 1,220mg Omega-3 (EPA+DHA), and high astaxanthin antioxidant levels.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
82 kcal | 133 kcal |
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Protein
|
17.8 g | 21.6 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.67 g | 4.70 g |
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Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)
|
180 mg | 1,220 mg |
|
Saturated Fat
|
0.13 g | 0.80 g |
|
Cholesterol
|
43.0 mg | 52.0 mg |
|
Mercury Level
|
Very Low (0.05 PPM) | Very Low (< 0.03 PPM) |
|
Potassium
|
413 mg | 375 mg |
|
USDA Safe Internal Temp
|
63°C (145°F) | 63°C (145°F) (Some cooks prefer 49–52°C to avoid drying it out, but that falls below the FDA-recommended minimum) |