Salmon raw vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salmon raw and Egg
- Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Selenium, yet Egg is higher in Copper, and Vitamin A.
- Egg covers your daily Copper needs 194% more than Salmon raw.
- Salmon raw contains 123 times more Vitamin B3 than Egg. While Salmon raw contains 7.86mg of Vitamin B3, Egg contains only 0.064mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Salmon raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +190% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +288.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +242.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +186.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +397.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~74.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +93.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 142kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 19.84g | 12.58g |
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| Fats | 6.34g | 10.61g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 373mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 490mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.25mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 124mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 520IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 36.5µg | 30.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 1.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.981g | 3.267g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.103g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 1.414g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 1.822mg | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 1.022mg | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.298mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
77%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $12)
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.