Smoked salmon vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between smoked salmon and alaska pollock
- Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, copper, and vitamin B5, yet alaska pollock is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 106% higher.
- Smoked salmon contains 4 times more copper than alaska pollock. Smoked salmon contains 0.23mg of copper, while alaska pollock contains 0.06mg.
- Alaska pollock contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).
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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 | +51.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +554.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +382.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.65 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~73.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1409.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 1.3µg | 79% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 51IU | 79% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 86mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 44.1µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 3.66µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 267mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 419mg | 11% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 23.48g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.223mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.432mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 430mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 3.949mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 1.18g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.134g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 0.159g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.329mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 0.583g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 89mg | 91.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.086g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.423g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alaska pollock is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock 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.