Pork vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork and smoked salmon different?
- Pork is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 107% higher.
- Pork contains 38 times more vitamin B1 than smoked salmon. While pork contains 0.877mg of vitamin B1, smoked salmon contains only 0.023mg.
- Smoked salmon has less saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +671% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3713% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +365.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +365.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +222.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +506.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 3.26µg | 107% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 685IU | 79% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 17.1µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.023mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 672mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 32.4µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 0.929g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.31mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 23mg | 19% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 18.28g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.101mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.23mg | 17% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 4.32g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.278mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 164mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 2.023g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.35mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 175mg | 7% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 117kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.72mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.995g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.85mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.301g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $13.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.