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Smoked salmon vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoked salmon and crackers?

  • Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium, while crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 136% higher.
  • Smoked salmon is lower in saturated fat.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index (63) than smoked salmon (0).

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this comparison.

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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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +990.9%
Contains more IronIron +374.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2788.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Sodium ~726mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +827.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69200%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.352mg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2193%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%
Contains more FatsFats +511.8%
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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1220.3%

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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0µg 136%
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 13.137g 81%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 69.3µg 58%
Selenium 32.4µg 6.7µg 47%
Iron 0.85mg 4.03mg 40%
Fats 4.32g 26.43g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.416mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.456mg 27%
Folate 2µg 92µg 23%
Protein 18.28g 6.64g 23%
Saturated fat 0.929g 5.562g 21%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 0g 61.3g 20%
Calories 117kcal 510kcal 20%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.063mg 17%
Choline 89mg 9.6mg 14%
Copper 0.23mg 0.104mg 14%
Phosphorus 164mg 248mg 12%
Calcium 11mg 120mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 3.03mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 6.553g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.417mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 4.352mg 2%
Sodium 672mg 726mg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.49mg 2%
Potassium 175mg 118mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 59g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.