Fish vs Sea lion
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish 290
Sea lion 242
Protein (g)
Fish 62.8
Sea lion 22.1
Carbs (g)
Fish 0
Sea lion 5.55
Fat (g)
Fish 2.37
Sea lion 14.6
Fiber (g)
Fish 0
Sea lion —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted — 62.8g vs 22.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Sea lion, Steller, meat with fat (Alaska Native) — 242 vs 290 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fish | Sea lion | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 290 kcal | 242 kcal | +20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 16.1 g | 56.8 g | -72% |
| Protein | 62.8 g | 22.1 g | +184% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.37 g | 14.6 g | -84% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 5.55 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.462 g | 2.90 g | -84% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.342 g | 3.30 g | -90% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 66.0 mg | +130% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.268 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.240 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.50 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.67 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.864 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 25.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 291 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 10.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 42.0 ug | 89.0 ug | -53% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.84 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 160 mg | 6.00 mg | +2567% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.50 mg | 9.55 mg | -74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 133 mg | 19.0 mg | +600% |
| Phosphorus, P | 950 mg | 214 mg | +344% |
| Potassium, K | 1458 mg | 346 mg | +321% |
| Sodium, Na | 7027 mg | 80.0 mg | +8684% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.59 mg | 4.26 mg | -63% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.176 mg | 0.116 mg | +52% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.050 mg | 0.006 mg | +733% |
| Selenium, Se | 148 ug | 119 ug | +24% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1212 kj | 1014 kj | +20% |
| Ash | 18.7 g | 0.900 g | +1974% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 25.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 25.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 42.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 140 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 161 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.400 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.032 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.321 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.106 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.056 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.215 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.053 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.804 g | 3.00 g | -73% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.078 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.035 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.423 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.704 g | 1.60 g | -56% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 2.75 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.89 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 5.11 g | 0.100 g | +5006% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 5.77 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 1.86 g | 0 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.673 g | 0.100 g | +573% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.45 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 2.12 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.24 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.76 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.85 g | 0.200 g | +824% |
| Alanine | 3.80 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 6.43 g | 0.100 g | +6333% |
| Glutamic acid | 9.38 g | 0 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 3.02 g | 0 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.22 g | 0.100 g | +2121% |
| Serine | 2.56 g | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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