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Smoked salmon vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Smoked salmon and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Smoked salmon has more Copper, however, Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 227% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Smoked salmon has 7 times more Sodium than Atlantic Mackerel. While Smoked salmon has 672mg of Sodium, Atlantic Mackerel has only 90mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
2
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8
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Copper +215.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Copper +215.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
3
:
9
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin D - 16.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin D - 16.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
2
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Fats +221.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Fats +221.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
1
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.7%
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoked salmon Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 18.28g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 4.32g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 117kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 11mg 12mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 0.85mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 18mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 164mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 175mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 672mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.31mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.23mg 0.073mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.015mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 32.4µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 87IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 685IU 643IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg 16.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.856mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 2µg 1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.801mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.486mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.679mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.541mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.942mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.538mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 23mg 70mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 3.257g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
99%
Smoked salmon
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.328g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.