Oyster vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Oyster and Smoked salmon
- Oyster is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Manganese, yet Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Oyster covers your daily Zinc needs 789% more than Smoked salmon.
- Oyster contains 29 times more Manganese than Smoked salmon. While Oyster contains 0.49mg of Manganese, Smoked salmon contains only 0.017mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Smoked salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried 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
+463.6%
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Iron
+717.6%
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Magnesium
+222.2%
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Potassium
+39.4%
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Sodium
-37.9%
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Zinc
+28006.5%
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Copper
+1767%
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Manganese
+2782.4%
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Selenium
+105.2%
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Calcium
+463.6%
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Iron
+717.6%
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Magnesium
+222.2%
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Potassium
+39.4%
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Sodium
-37.9%
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Zinc
+28006.5%
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Copper
+1767%
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Manganese
+2782.4%
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Selenium
+105.2%
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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
+247.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+552.2%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Folate
+1450%
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Vitamin B12
+379.4%
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Vitamin B3
+186.1%
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Vitamin B5
+222.2%
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Vitamin B6
+334.4%
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Vitamin A
+247.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+552.2%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Folate
+1450%
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Vitamin B12
+379.4%
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Vitamin B3
+186.1%
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Vitamin B5
+222.2%
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Vitamin B6
+334.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+191.2%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Protein
+108.4%
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Water
+11.2%
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+133.8%
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
11.62 g
Water:
64.72 g
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2.31 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
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0 g
Water:
72 g
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5.4 g
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Fats
+191.2%
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Protein
+108.4%
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Water
+11.2%
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+133.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+132.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+233%
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Saturated Fat
-70.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.313 g
Saturated Fat:
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.995 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+132.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+233%
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Saturated Fat
-70.9%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.62g | 0g |
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Protein | 8.77g | 18.28g |
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Fats | 12.58g | 4.32g |
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Carbs | 11.62g | 0g |
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Calories | 199kcal | 117kcal |
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Calcium | 62mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 6.95mg | 0.85mg |
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Magnesium | 58mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 159mg | 164mg |
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Potassium | 244mg | 175mg |
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Sodium | 417mg | 672mg |
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Zinc | 87.13mg | 0.31mg |
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Copper | 4.294mg | 0.23mg |
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Manganese | 0.49mg | 0.017mg |
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Selenium | 66.5µg | 32.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 302IU | 87IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 26µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.35mg |
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Vitamin D | 685IU |
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Vitamin D | 17.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.023mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.101mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 4.72mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.278mg |
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Folate | 31µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 15.63µg | 3.26µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.205mg |
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Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.801mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.396mg | 0.842mg |
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Leucine | 0.638mg | 1.486mg |
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Lysine | 0.582mg | 1.679mg |
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Methionine | 0.199mg | 0.541mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.352mg | 0.714mg |
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Valine | 0.409mg | 0.942mg |
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Histidine | 0.175mg | 0.538mg |
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Cholesterol | 71mg | 23mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.197g | 0.929g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.218g | 0.267g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.202g | 0.183g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.048g | 0.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 4.702g | 2.023g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.313g | 0.995g |
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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
179%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
470%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Oyster is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Oyster contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Oyster is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Oyster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.