Salmon vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salmon and Smoked salmon
- Salmon is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Salmon is 28% higher.
- Salmon contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Smoked salmon. Salmon contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, while Smoked salmon contains 0.023mg.
- Smoked salmon contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
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Calcium
+36.4%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+53.7%
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Potassium
+119.4%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+38.7%
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Selenium
+27.8%
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Iron
+150%
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Copper
+369.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.017
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Calcium
+36.4%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+53.7%
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Potassium
+119.4%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+38.7%
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Selenium
+27.8%
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Iron
+150%
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Copper
+369.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.017
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.
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Vitamin A
+164.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1378.3%
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Vitamin B2
+33.7%
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Vitamin B3
+70.4%
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Vitamin B5
+69.5%
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Vitamin B6
+132.7%
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Folate
+1600%
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Vitamin E
+18.4%
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Vitamin D
+30.5%
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Vitamin B12
+16.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+164.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1378.3%
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Vitamin B2
+33.7%
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Vitamin B3
+70.4%
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Vitamin B5
+69.5%
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Vitamin B6
+132.7%
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Folate
+1600%
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Vitamin E
+18.4%
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Vitamin D
+30.5%
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Vitamin B12
+16.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+20.9%
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Fats
+185.9%
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Water
+11.2%
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+575%
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
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0.8 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
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Protein
+20.9%
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Fats
+185.9%
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Water
+11.2%
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+575%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+106.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+357.6%
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Saturated Fat
-61.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.553 g
Saturated Fat:
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.995 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+106.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+357.6%
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Saturated Fat
-61.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 22.1g | 18.28g |
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Fats | 12.35g | 4.32g |
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Calories | 206kcal | 117kcal |
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Calcium | 15mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 0.34mg | 0.85mg |
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Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 252mg | 164mg |
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Potassium | 384mg | 175mg |
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Sodium | 61mg | 672mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.31mg |
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Copper | 0.049mg | 0.23mg |
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Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.017mg |
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Selenium | 41.4µg | 32.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 230IU | 87IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 26µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 1.35mg |
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Vitamin D | 526IU | 685IU |
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Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 17.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.023mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.101mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 4.72mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.278mg |
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Folate | 34µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 3.26µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.205mg |
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Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.801mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.842mg |
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Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.486mg |
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Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.679mg |
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Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.541mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.714mg |
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Valine | 1.139mg | 0.942mg |
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Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.538mg |
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Cholesterol | 63mg | 23mg |
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Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.929g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.267g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.183g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 2.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.995g |
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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
110%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.468g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is cheaper?

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

Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.