Smoked salmon vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between smoked salmon and cod
- Smoked salmon has more vitamin D, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3; however, cod is higher in selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D 107% more than cod.
- Smoked salmon has 15 times more Vitamin D than cod. While smoked salmon has 685IU of Vitamin D, cod has only 46IU.
- Cod has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +73.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +538.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +210.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
22.83 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.92 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +402.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1284.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~75.92g
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
0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.292 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1531.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 117kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 18.28g | 22.83g |
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| Fats | 4.32g | 0.86g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 685IU | 46IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 175mg | 244mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 672mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin A | 87IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 37.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 2.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 1.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 89mg | 83.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.929g | 0.168g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.023g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 0.292g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.052mg |
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| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.856mg |
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| Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.891mg |
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| Valine | 0.942mg | 1.176mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.672mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.154g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
95%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $12.7)
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 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.