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Gefilte fish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gefilte fish and Salmon?

  • Gefilte fish is higher in Iron, and Copper, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% more.
  • Gefilte fish has 9 times more Sodium than Salmon. While Gefilte fish has 524mg of Sodium, Salmon has only 61mg.

We used Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains more Zinc +90.7%
Contains more Copper +298%
Contains more Manganese +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.2%
Contains more Potassium +322%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +294.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +629.4%
Contains more Zinc +90.7%
Contains more Copper +298%
Contains more Manganese +356.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.2%
Contains more Potassium +322%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +294.3%

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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Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.8%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +704.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.8%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +143.7%
Contains more Fats +613.9%
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +143.7%
Contains more Fats +613.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1497.5%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1497.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gefilte fish Salmon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Protein 9.07g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 1.73g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Calories 84kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 23mg 15mg Gefilte fish
Iron 2.48mg 0.34mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Salmon
Phosphorus 73mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 91mg 384mg Salmon
Sodium 524mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 0.82mg 0.43mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.049mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.073mg 0.016mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 89IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 1mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 3µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.488mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 0.81mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.842mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.255mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.548mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.261mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 30mg 63mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.412g 2.397g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish Salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
16%
Gefilte fish
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.985g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.