Egg vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between eggs and smoked salmon?
- Eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 197% higher.
- Smoked salmon has 16 times less cholesterol than eggs. Eggs have 373mg of cholesterol, while smoked salmon has 23mg.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +354.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +769.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +473.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +407.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +230.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +677.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +193.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +404.7% |
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Water
~72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | +101.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.23mg | 197% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 23mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 3.26µg | 90% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 17.1µg | 75% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 685IU | 75% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 89mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.101mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 4.72mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 672mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 26µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.278mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.87mg | 11% |
| Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 0.929g | 11% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 18.28g | 11% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 4.32g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 2.023g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.995g | 3% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 32.4µg | 3% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 117kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 1.35mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 164mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.