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Beer vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beer and Smoked salmon

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Choline in Smoked salmon is higher than in Beer.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 135% more than Beer.
  • Beer contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +4150%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more Potassium +548.1%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +4500%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +5300%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +4150%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1071.4%
Contains more Potassium +548.1%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +4500%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +5300%

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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
10
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +820.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2022%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +820.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2022%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +3873.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +34%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +3873.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +34%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
Protein 0.46g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 0g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 3.55g 0g Beer
Calories 43kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Calcium 4mg 11mg Smoked salmon
Iron 0.02mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 14mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 27mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 4mg 672mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.31mg Smoked salmon
Copper 0.005mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.008mg 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 0.6µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.023mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 6µg 2µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.929g Beer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
3%
Beer
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $14)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/nutrients
  2. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.