Salmon vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Salmon and Smoked salmon?
- Salmon has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Smoked salmon.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 51% higher.
- Smoked salmon has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Salmon. Salmon has 0.275mg of Vitamin B1, while Smoked salmon has 0.023mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
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 | +1095.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +382.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +97.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.44 g
Fats:
8.13 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.62 g
Other:
6.81 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.697 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.256 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.1% |
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 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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| Calories | 182kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 25.44g | 18.28g |
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| Fats | 8.13g | 4.32g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 685IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 175mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.321mg | 0.23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 256mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 672mg |
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| Vitamin A | 44IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.077mg | 4.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.944mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.05µg | 3.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 89mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.257g | 0.929g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.697g | 2.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.256g | 0.995g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.285mg | 0.205mg |
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| Threonine | 1.115mg | 0.801mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.172mg | 0.842mg |
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| Leucine | 2.067mg | 1.486mg |
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| Lysine | 2.336mg | 1.679mg |
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| Methionine | 0.753mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.993mg | 0.714mg |
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| Valine | 1.31mg | 0.942mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.411g | 0.183g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.429g | 0.267g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.368g | 0.073g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
85%
95%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
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.