Catfish vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between catfish and smoked salmon
- Catfish have more phosphorus; however, smoked salmon has more vitamin D, selenium, copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 113% more.
- Catfish have 3 times more cholesterol than smoked salmon. Catfish have 66mg of cholesterol, while smoked salmon has 23mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +489.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +227.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.44 g
Fats:
7.19 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.65 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.4% |
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Protein
~18.28g
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Carbs
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Water
~72g
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Other
~5.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.354 g
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 | +54% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 17.1µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 685IU | 84% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 32.4µg | 41% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 672mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.23mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 3.26µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 4.72mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 23mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 164mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.278mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 175mg | 6% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 1.35mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 2.023g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.929g | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 0.995g | 2% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 117kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 18.28g | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.073g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.657g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.