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Pacific saury vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pacific saury and Smelt

  • Pacific saury has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Copper, and Manganese, however, Smelt has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Smelt is 69% higher.
  • Smelt has 31 times less Vitamin B1 than Pacific saury. Pacific saury has 0.312mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt has 0.01mg.
  • Smelt is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pike, walleye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +83.1%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Zinc +168.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 63% 28% 116% 45% 9% 22% 76% 134% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Calcium +83.1%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Zinc +168.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295

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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 78% 45% 53% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Other +251.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
Equal in Water - 72.79
25% 73%
Protein: 24.54 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.47 g
Other: 0.43 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +98.7%
Contains more Other +251.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
Equal in Water - 72.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%
25% 30% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.573 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pacific saury Smelt Opinion
Protein 24.54g 22.6g Pacific saury
Fats 1.56g 3.1g Smelt
Calories 119kcal 124kcal Smelt
Calcium 141mg 77mg Pacific saury
Iron 1.67mg 1.15mg Pacific saury
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 269mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 499mg 372mg Pacific saury
Sodium 65mg 77mg Pacific saury
Zinc 0.79mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.228mg 0.178mg Pacific saury
Manganese 1.026mg 0.9mg Pacific saury
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Smelt
Vitamin A 81IU 58IU Pacific saury
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 17µg Pacific saury
Vitamin B1 0.312mg 0.01mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.146mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.766mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.17mg Smelt
Folate 17µg 5µg Pacific saury
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 3.97µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.253mg Pacific saury
Threonine 1.076mg 0.991mg Pacific saury
Isoleucine 1.131mg 1.041mg Pacific saury
Leucine 1.994mg 1.837mg Pacific saury
Lysine 2.254mg 2.076mg Pacific saury
Methionine 0.726mg 0.669mg Pacific saury
Phenylalanine 0.958mg 0.882mg Pacific saury
Valine 1.264mg 1.164mg Pacific saury
Histidine 0.722mg 0.665mg Pacific saury
Cholesterol 110mg 90mg Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.319g 0.579g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - DHA 0.288g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.11g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.049g 0.023g Pacific saury
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.573g 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pacific saury Smelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
47%
Pacific saury
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Pacific saury
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pacific saury - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171997/nutrients
  2. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.