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 from 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.
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Iron
+51.8%
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Copper
+283.3%
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Calcium
+554.5%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+62.8%
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Potassium
+145.7%
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Sodium
-37.6%
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Zinc
+83.9%
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Selenium
+36.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
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Iron
+51.8%
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Copper
+283.3%
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Calcium
+554.5%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+62.8%
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Potassium
+145.7%
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Sodium
-37.6%
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Zinc
+83.9%
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Selenium
+36.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
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
+70.6%
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Vitamin E
+382.1%
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Vitamin D
+1215.4%
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Vitamin B3
+19.5%
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Vitamin B5
+101.4%
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Vitamin B1
+134.8%
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Vitamin B2
+120.8%
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Vitamin B6
+18.3%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+12.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+70.6%
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Vitamin E
+382.1%
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Vitamin D
+1215.4%
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Vitamin B3
+19.5%
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Vitamin B5
+101.4%
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Vitamin B1
+134.8%
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Vitamin B2
+120.8%
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Vitamin B6
+18.3%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+12.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+266.1%
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+219.5%
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Protein
+28.4%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
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5.4 g
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.18 g
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0 g
Water:
73.65 g
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1.69 g
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Fats
+266.1%
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+219.5%
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Protein
+28.4%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1409.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.7%
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Saturated Fat
-82.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.995 g
Saturated Fat:
0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.583 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1409.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.7%
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Saturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.28g | 23.48g |
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Fats | 4.32g | 1.18g |
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Calories | 117kcal | 111kcal |
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Calcium | 11mg | 72mg |
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Iron | 0.85mg | 0.56mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 81mg |
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Phosphorus | 164mg | 267mg |
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Potassium | 175mg | 430mg |
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Sodium | 672mg | 419mg |
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Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.57mg |
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Copper | 0.23mg | 0.06mg |
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Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.018mg |
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Selenium | 32.4µg | 44.1µg |
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Vitamin A | 87IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 17µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.28mg |
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Vitamin D | 685IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.223mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 3.949mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.432mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.329mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 3.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.263mg |
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Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.029mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.082mg |
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Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.908mg |
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Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.157mg |
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Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.696mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.917mg |
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Valine | 0.942mg | 1.21mg |
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Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.691mg |
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Cholesterol | 23mg | 86mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.929g | 0.159g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.423g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.086g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.027g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.023g | 0.134g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 0.583g |
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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
99%

62%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

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.