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Gefilte fish vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gefilte fish and Smoked salmon?

  • Gefilte fish is higher in Iron, yet Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% more.
  • Gefilte fish has 3 times more Iron than Smoked salmon. While Gefilte fish has 2.48mg of Iron, Smoked salmon has only 0.85mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gefilte fish is lower.

We used Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 +109.1%
Contains more Iron +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.6%
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 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +191.8%
Contains less Sodium -22%
Contains more Zinc +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 87
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 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +101.5%
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Other +275%
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Protein +101.5%
Contains more Fats +149.7%
Contains more Other +275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.1%
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.1%

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 Smoked salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Protein 9.07g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 1.73g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Calories 84kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Calcium 23mg 11mg Gefilte fish
Iron 2.48mg 0.85mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 73mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 91mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 524mg 672mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.82mg 0.31mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.073mg 0.017mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 89IU 87IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 26µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.023mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 3µg 2µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.488mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.486mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.81mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.842mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.255mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.548mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.261mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 30mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.929g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gefilte fish Smoked 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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $14)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.