Salmon vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between salmon and eel
- Salmon has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, eel is higher in vitamin A and zinc.
- Eel covers your daily need for vitamin A, 119% more than salmon.
- Salmon has 8 times more vitamin B6 than eel. While salmon has 0.647mg of vitamin B6, eel has only 0.077mg.
- Salmon has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +398.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +383.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +426.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +740.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1547.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.3% |
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Protein
~23.65g
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Carbs
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Water
~59.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 1137µg | 119% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 8.3µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.077mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 161mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.28mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 4.487mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.214g | 22% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 2.08mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.183mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 9.218g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Folate | 34µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 277mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.89µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 14.95g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 3.023g | 3% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 23.65g | 3% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 236kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 349mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.095g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
91%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.