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Smoked salmon vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoked salmon and biscuits

  • Smoked salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper; however, biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 132% more than biscuits.
  • Smoked salmon has 8 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. While smoked salmon has 0.278mg of vitamin B6, biscuits have only 0.035mg.
  • Smoked salmon has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2036.4%
Contains more IronIron +241.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2123.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +694.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.1%
Contains more WaterWater +149.1%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
Contains more FatsFats +277.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoked salmon Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.08µg 133%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 86%
Vitamin D 685IU 86%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.356mg 28%
Iron 0.85mg 2.9mg 26%
Selenium 32.4µg 19.5µg 23%
Protein 18.28g 7g 23%
Calcium 11mg 235mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 4.163g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.035mg 19%
Fats 4.32g 16.3g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.31mg 16%
Copper 0.23mg 0.082mg 16%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.378mg 16%
Choline 89mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.929g 4.324g 15%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Folate 2µg 61µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.285mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 6.93g 12%
Calories 117kcal 353kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 2.949mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 3mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Sodium 672mg 580mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Potassium 175mg 121mg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Phosphorus 164mg 164mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Smoked salmon
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.