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Smoked salmon vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Smoked salmon and Gefilte fish?

  • Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Gefilte fish is higher in Iron.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% more.
  • Smoked salmon has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Gefilte fish. While Smoked salmon has 4.72mg of Vitamin B3, Gefilte fish has only 1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gefilte fish is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 89
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.5%
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.6%
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +101.5%
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Other +275%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%

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 Gefilte fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 18.28g 9.07g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 1.73g Smoked salmon
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 117kcal 84kcal Smoked salmon
Calcium 11mg 23mg Gefilte fish
Iron 0.85mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 164mg 73mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 175mg 91mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 672mg 524mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.31mg 0.82mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.23mg 0.195mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 32.4µg 10.5µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 89IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 27µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.059mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 1mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.2mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.08mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg 3µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.84µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.086mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg 0.488mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.486mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg 0.81mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.255mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.493mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg 0.548mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg 0.261mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 30mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.045g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.075g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.027g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 0.824g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 0.285g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoked salmon Gefilte fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.