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, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, smoked salmon is higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
- Eel covers your daily need for vitamin A, 74% 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +571% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +693.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +695.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.65 g
Fats:
14.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
2.09 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.214 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 | +355.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 26µg | 123% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 23mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 32.4µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 672mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.23mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 2.023g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 164mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.31mg | 16% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 14.95g | 4.32g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 3.26µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.278mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.87mg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.65g | 18.28g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 0.929g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 117kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 175mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 0.995g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 4.72mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 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
72%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.