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Smoked salmon vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Smoked salmon and Fast food

  • Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Fast food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Smoked salmon is 114% higher.
  • Smoked salmon contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Fast food. Smoked salmon contains 3.26µg of Vitamin B12, while Fast food contains 0.89µg.
  • Fast food contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
3
:
7
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Copper +90.1%
Contains more Selenium +59.6%
Contains more Calcium +463.6%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Zinc +712.9%
Contains more Manganese +2000%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Copper +90.1%
Contains more Selenium +59.6%
Contains more Calcium +463.6%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Zinc +712.9%
Contains more Manganese +2000%

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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
6
:
5
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +17000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
3
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +87.3%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Fats +178%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Water +87.3%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Fats +178%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 16.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
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2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 18.28g 16.52g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 0g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 117kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0g 4.88g Smoked salmon
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 11mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 0.85mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 164mg 134mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 175mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 672mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 0.31mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.23mg 0.121mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 32.4µg 20.3µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 51IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 9µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.38mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU 2IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.53mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.212mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.89µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.144mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg 0.46mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.642mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg 1.13mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg 0.785mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.306mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.67mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg 0.728mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg 0.402mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 33mg Smoked salmon
Trans Fat 0.514g Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 4.493g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.001g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.005g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.009g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
99%
Smoked salmon
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food 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.
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.