Salmon vs Snapper - Health impact and Nutrition Comparison


Summary
Salmon is richer in B complex vitamins, vitamins A, E, and D. It is also richer in selenium, choline, phosphorus, and omega-3 fats. In comparison, snapper is a leaner fish with less fat and fewer calories. Salmon is packed with nutrients and has several more positive health impacts.
Table of contents
Introduction
This article compares two types of fish; snapper vs. salmon. The snapper fish is a family of fish that have 113 different species. One of the most famous is the red snapper, the most sought-after type of snapper. It has a mild sweet flavor, and it is a lean fish.
In comparison, we have salmon fish containing different species like the chinook, coho, chum, pink, and sockeye. Salmon is a fattier fish that has a rich and oily taste.
In this article, we will compare their nutritional content and health impacts.
Nutritional content comparison
This section will compare 100g of each fish in its raw state.
Calories
Salmon is higher in calories by 1.5 times. Snapper contains 100 calories, and salmon contains 150 calories.
Carbs
The carb content of both fish is negligible.
Fats
Salmon contains 9.5 times more fat compared to snapper. Snapper is low-fat lean fish. Salmon contains about 12.3g of fats. Salmon is richer in unsaturated fats.
Salmon is richer in Omega-3 fats.
Protein
The protein content of both fish is similar. They are rich in proteins, nearly 20g per 100g.
Minerals
Salmon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and choline. Snapper is also a good source of selenium and phosphorus, comparatively salmon is richer.
Below we can visualize their mineral distributions.
Mineral Comparison
Vitamins
Salmon is richer in all vitamins compared to snapper. Salmon is richer in B complex vitamins, D, A, and E.
Below we can visualize their vitamin distributions.
Vitamin Comparison
Health impacts
We will focus on the different health impacts each fish provides.
Omega-3 benefits
Salmon is richer in omega-3 fats and has several positive health impacts on overall health. Omega-3 fats are important to be added to our diets as they positively affect our nervous system and cardiovascular system by decreasing levels of triglycerides. (1)(2)(3)(4)
You can also read about Trout vs. Salmon. They are rich in omega-3 fats and are both fatty fish. However, it is important to explore their differences.
Muscle building
Although snapper is a leaner fish, intuitively, people would tend to go for snapper fish because it's a leaner fish. However, salmon is packed with B complex vitamins, vitamins A, E, and D, and minerals, providing an additional health impact in athletic dietary options. (5)
Anemia
Salmon is richer in iron and vitamin B12, decreasing iron deficiency and pernicious anemia risks. (6)(7)
Vitamin D
Salmon is a fish that is richer in vitamin D. In turn, vitamin D has several benefits, such as maintaining normal immune, bone health, and calcium levels. In addition, salmon is a good option to be consumed in countries with low sun exposure. (8)
Choline
Choline is essential for the homeostasis of homocysteine and acetylcholine. Consumption of bioavailable choline is highly important; in this case, salmon fish is a rich source of choline. (9)
Selenium
Selenium is a mineral that has importance in maintaining normal immunity and cognitive performance. In addition, selenium intake is linked with decreased risks of autoimmune thyroid diseases and lower viral urinary tract infections in males and females. (10)
References
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15366399/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29350557/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31422671/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30601174/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4422265/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28189173/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12643357/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30335299/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32993309/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22381456/
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Macronutrient Comparison
Fat Type Comparison
Comparison summary table
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 22.1g | 26.3g |
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Fats | 12.35g | 1.72g |
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Calories | 206kcal | 128kcal |
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Calcium | 15mg | 40mg |
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Iron | 0.34mg | 0.24mg |
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Magnesium | 30mg | 37mg |
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Phosphorus | 252mg | 201mg |
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Potassium | 384mg | 522mg |
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Sodium | 61mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.44mg |
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Copper | 0.049mg | 0.046mg |
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Vitamin A | 230IU | 115IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 35µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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Vitamin D | 526IU |
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Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 1.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.053mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.004mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 0.346mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.46mg |
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Folate | 34µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 3.5µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.294mg |
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Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.153mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.212mg |
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Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.137mg |
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Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.415mg |
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Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.778mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.027mg |
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Valine | 1.139mg | 1.355mg |
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Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.774mg |
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Cholesterol | 63mg | 47mg |
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Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.365g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.273g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.048g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.022g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 0.322g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.588g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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