Almond Milk vs. Salmon
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Salmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
salmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and salmon:
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than salmon.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and almond milk has 88% less calories than salmon - almond milk has 15 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to salmon per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for salmon, 67:0:33 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | 33% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and salmon are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than salmon - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 50 times more protein than almond milk - almond milk has 0.4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both almond milk and salmon are low in saturated fat - almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and almond milk are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond milk has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than almond milk - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 961% more Vitamin D than almond milk - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than salmon - almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Almond Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 7.995 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 1.03 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.611 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 4.15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than salmon - almond milk has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Almond milk and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - almond milk has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 446% more potassium than almond milk - almond milk has 67mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond milk has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.081 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.085 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) .
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FAQ
Does almond milk or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and almond milk has 90% less calories than salmon - almond milk has 15 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is almond milk or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 50 times more protein than almond milk - almond milk has 0.4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does almond milk or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and salmon are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does almond milk or salmon contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than salmon - almond milk has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does almond milk or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than almond milk - almond milk has 67mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.