Smoked salmon vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between smoked salmon and fajita
- Smoked salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, and vitamin E; however, fajita is richer in phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 113% more than fajita.
- Fajita has 8 times less copper than smoked salmon. Smoked salmon has 0.23mg of copper, while fajita has 0.03mg.
- Smoked salmon contains less cholesterol.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of smoked salmon is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +666.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +513.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +503.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.56g
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.089g
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 | 0.54µg | 113% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 16.7µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 88mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.03mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 277mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.37mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.213mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.387mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 799mg | 6% |
| Choline | 89mg | 67.8mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 1.596g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.726mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 5.73g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 2.333g | 1% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 18.56g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 1.089g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 135kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 4.779mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita 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 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.