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Eel vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eel and Smoked salmon

  • Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Smoked salmon is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Eel covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 123% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Eel has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Smoked salmon. While Eel has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, Smoked salmon has only 0.023mg.
  • Smoked salmon has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
7
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +571%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Copper +693.1%
Contains more Selenium +290.4%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +571%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains more Copper +693.1%
Contains more Selenium +290.4%

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.
Eel
Eel
4
:
8
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +4252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.72
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +246.1%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Other +158.4%
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +246.1%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Other +158.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
1
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Smoked salmon Opinion
Protein 23.65g 18.28g Eel
Fats 14.95g 4.32g Eel
Calories 236kcal 117kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 11mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 164mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 175mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 672mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.31mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.04mg 0.017mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 3787IU 87IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 26µg Eel
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.023mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 17µg 2µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.205mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.801mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.842mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.486mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.679mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.541mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.714mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.942mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.538mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.073g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 2.023g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.995g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Smoked salmon
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
65%
Eel
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $14)
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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.