Pasta vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and smoked salmon
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, while smoked salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 130% higher.
- Smoked salmon contains 32 times less folate than pasta. Pasta contains 64µg of folate, while smoked salmon contains 2µg.
- The amount of sodium in pasta is lower.
- Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoked salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1217.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +629.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +717.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1641.9% |
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Water
~72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1531.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 3.26µg | 130% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 672mg | 29% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 18.28g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.72mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.278mg | 19% |
| Folate | 64µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.023mg | 16% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 164mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.017mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.023g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 4.32g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 175mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.929g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.995g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 117kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | N/A |
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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
15%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $11)