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Broth vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between broth and smoked salmon?

  • Broth is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and magnesium, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1009% more.
  • Broth has 17 times more calcium than smoked salmon. While broth has 187mg of calcium, smoked salmon has only 11mg.
  • The amount of sodium in smoked salmon is lower.
  • The glycemic index of smoked salmon is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.6%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +782.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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.
Broth
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +221.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +810.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3071.8%
~equal in Protein ~18.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +165%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 672mg 1009%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.26µg 123%
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU 86%
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg 86%
Copper 0mg 0.23mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.101mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.995g 23%
Calcium 187mg 11mg 18%
Fats 13.88g 4.32g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.278mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.72mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.929g 11%
Magnesium 56mg 18mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 2.023g 8%
Folate 32µg 2µg 8%
Selenium 28µg 32.4µg 8%
Calories 267kcal 117kcal 8%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.35mg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.017mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.023mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.87mg 5%
Choline 114.6mg 89mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 175mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Protein 16.66g 18.28g 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.85mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 166mg 164mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Smoked salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 23203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.