Smoked salmon vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between smoked salmon and atlantic Mackerel
- Smoked salmon has more copper; however, atlantic Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 227% more than smoked salmon.
- Smoked salmon has 7 times more sodium than atlantic Mackerel. While smoked salmon has 672mg of sodium, atlantic Mackerel has only 90mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.
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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 CopperCopper | +215.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +665.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4900% |
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:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +221.5% |
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Protein
~18.6g
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Carbs
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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
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.7% |
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 | 3.26µg | 8.71µg | 227% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 9.08mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 90mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 44.1µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.073mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 70mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.312mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 3.35g | 16% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 13.89g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 76mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 3.257g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 5.456g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.399mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 217mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 643IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 16.1µg | 5% |
| Choline | 89mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 205kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 314mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 50µg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 18.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 1.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0.815mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.548mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 1.401g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.212g | 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
76%
143%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.328g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)