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English muffin vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Smoked salmon?

  • English muffin is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Folate, while Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 134% higher.
  • English muffin is lower in Sodium.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +372.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.85mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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% 5.2% 27% 513% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +137.4%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more WaterWater +71%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -72.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +569.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Smoked salmon Opinion
Calories 235kcal 117kcal English muffin
Protein 7.7g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 1.8g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 0g English muffin
Carbs 46g 0g English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg English muffin
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Magnesium 21mg 18mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 11mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Iron 0.89mg 0.85mg English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Zinc 0.7mg 0.31mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 464mg 672mg English muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.357mg 0.017mg English muffin
Selenium 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.023mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.101mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Folate 37µg 2µg English muffin
Choline 89mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.929g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.995g Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.242mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.553mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.241mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.139mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.353mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.17mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
95%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $14)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.