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Cranberries vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cranberries and smoked salmon

  • Cranberries are higher in vitamin C, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 136% more than cranberries.
  • The amount of sodium in cranberries is lower.
  • The glycemic index of smoked salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cranberries, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1470.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +269.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +310.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1390.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32300%

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.
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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
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 KVitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1518.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.35mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3873.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3223.1%
Contains more OtherOther +4400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11138.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1709.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg 136%
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg 86%
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU 86%
Selenium 0.1µg 32.4µg 59%
Protein 0.46g 18.28g 36%
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 4.72mg 29%
Sodium 2mg 672mg 29%
Phosphorus 11mg 164mg 22%
Copper 0.056mg 0.23mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.278mg 17%
Vitamin C 14mg 0mg 16%
Choline 5.5mg 89mg 15%
Fiber 3.6g 0g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.87mg 12%
Manganese 0.267mg 0.017mg 11%
Iron 0.23mg 0.85mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.995g 6%
Fats 0.13g 4.32g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.101mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 2.023g 5%
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.008g 0.929g 4%
Calories 46kcal 117kcal 4%
Carbs 11.97g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 26µg 3%
Potassium 80mg 175mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.023mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 8.37g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 4.27g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 1.32mg 1.35mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cranberries 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
10%
Cranberries
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $14)

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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.