Feta vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between feta and smoked salmon?
- Feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 112% higher.
- Smoked salmon has 45 times less calcium than feta. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while smoked salmon has 11mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in saturated fat.
- Feta has a higher glycemic index (27) than smoked salmon (0).
We used Cheese, feta 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 | +4381.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +829% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +618.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116% |
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 | +380.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +735.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +4175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +376.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +477.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +392.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 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 | +128.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 16IU | 685IU | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 17.1µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 3.26µg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 0.929g | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.101mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 11mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 32.4µg | 32% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 4.32g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 164mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 4.72mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.31mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 23mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.23mg | 22% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 89mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 26µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.278mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 672mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.35mg | 8% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 18.28g | 8% |
| Folate | 32µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 2.023g | 7% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 117kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.995g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 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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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
54%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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