Butterfish vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are butterfish and smoked salmon different?
- Butterfish is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12 and copper.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 60% more than butterfish.
- Butterfish contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than smoked salmon. Butterfish contains 0.146mg of vitamin B1, while smoked salmon contains 0.023mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +219.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +534.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +629.7% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 3.26µg | 60% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.4µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 672mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 164mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 23mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.023mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 10.28g | 4.32g | 9% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 175mg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.15g | 18.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 4.72mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 5% | |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 117kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.971mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.035mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
44%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.