Smoked salmon vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between smoked salmon and mackerel
- Smoked salmon is richer in copper, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 656% higher.
- Smoked salmon contains 8 times more sodium than mackerel. Smoked salmon contains 672mg of sodium, while mackerel contains 83mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, mackerel, 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 CopperCopper | +144.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +438.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +307.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +482.8% |
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:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +312.3% |
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Carbs
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Other
~5.07g
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
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.2% |
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 | 19µg | 656% |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 51.6µg | 35% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 83mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.412mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 4.3g | 22% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 17.81g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 97mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 75mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 278mg | 16% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.094mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 4.176g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.46mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 6.85mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 7.006g | 12% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 23.85g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.57mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 401mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 54µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
76%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)