Salmon vs Smoked salmon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Salmon and Smoked salmon
- Smoked salmon has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Selenium, and Folate than Salmon.
- Salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 42% more than Smoked salmon.
- Salmon has 13 times more Folate than Smoked salmon. While Salmon has 25µg of Folate, Smoked salmon has only 2µg.
- Smoked salmon has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+61.1%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Potassium
+180%
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Sodium
-93.5%
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Zinc
+106.5%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Copper - 0.23
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Magnesium
+61.1%
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Phosphorus
+22%
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Potassium
+180%
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Sodium
-93.5%
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Zinc
+106.5%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Copper - 0.23
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+882.6%
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Vitamin B2
+276.2%
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Vitamin B3
+66.5%
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Vitamin B5
+91.3%
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Vitamin B6
+194.2%
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Folate
+1150%
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Vitamin A
+117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.26
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Vitamin B1
+882.6%
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Vitamin B2
+276.2%
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Vitamin B3
+66.5%
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Vitamin B5
+91.3%
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Vitamin B6
+194.2%
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Folate
+1150%
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Vitamin A
+117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.26
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+46.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.28
Equal in Water - 72
Equal in Other - 5.4
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
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Fats
+46.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.28
Equal in Water - 72
Equal in Other - 5.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+155.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.929
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.023
Saturated Fat:
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.539 g
Saturated Fat:
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.995 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+155.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.929
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.023
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 19.84g | 18.28g |
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Fats | 6.34g | 4.32g |
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Calories | 142kcal | 117kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 0.8mg | 0.85mg |
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Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 200mg | 164mg |
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Potassium | 490mg | 175mg |
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Sodium | 44mg | 672mg |
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Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.31mg |
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Copper | 0.25mg | 0.23mg |
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Vitamin A | 40IU | 87IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 26µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.35mg |
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Vitamin D | 685IU |
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Vitamin D | 17.1µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.023mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.101mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 4.72mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.278mg |
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Folate | 25µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 3.26µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.205mg |
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Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.801mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.842mg |
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Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.486mg |
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Lysine | 1.822mg | 1.679mg |
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Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.541mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.714mg |
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Valine | 1.022mg | 0.942mg |
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Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.538mg |
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Cholesterol | 55mg | 23mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.981g | 0.929g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0.267g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0.183g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.103g | 2.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 0.995g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
83%

99%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Salmon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.