Mackerel vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mackerel and smoked salmon
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet smoked salmon is richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 656% higher.
- Mackerel contains 5 times more magnesium than smoked salmon. Mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, while smoked salmon contains 18mg.
- Smoked salmon contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 | +438.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.7% |
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 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +307.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +482.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +312.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
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Carbs
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Other
~5.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 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 | +246.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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 B12 | 19µg | 3.26µg | 656% |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 32.4µg | 35% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 672mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.101mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.995g | 22% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 4.32g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 23mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 164mg | 16% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.929g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.278mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 4.72mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 2.023g | 12% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 18.28g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 117kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 175mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
217%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)