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Chinook salmon vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Smelt

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, while Smelt is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 52% more than Smelt.
  • Chinook salmon has 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Smelt. Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Smelt has 17µg.
  • Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +221.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +235.8%
Contains more Manganese +4636.8%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +221.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +235.8%
Contains more Manganese +4636.8%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +755.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +755.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +331.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Other - 1.51
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +331.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Smelt Opinion
Protein 25.72g 22.6g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 3.1g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 124kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.91mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 122mg 38mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 295mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 372mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 77mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.053mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.019mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 496IU 58IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 17µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.01mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.146mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.766mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.17mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 5µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 3.97µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.253mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.991mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.041mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.837mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 2.076mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.669mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.882mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 1.164mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.665mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 90mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.536g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.353g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.023g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.822g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.135g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Smelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
68%
Chinook salmon
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.