Why is Atlantic Salmon Fattier than Sockeye?
                                
                                
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                                Most Atlantic salmon found in grocery stores today is farm-raised, which is the primary reason it is fattier than its wild-caught sockeye counterpart. This higher fat content is a direct result of a controlled diet and a less active, more confined life, drastically different from the active, migratory lifestyle of wild sockeye salmon.