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Smoked salmon vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoked salmon and fish sticks

  • Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet fish sticks are richer in vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 114% higher.
  • Smoked salmon contains 685 times more Vitamin D than fish sticks. Smoked salmon contains 685IU of Vitamin D, while fish sticks contain 1IU.
  • Fish sticks contain less sodium.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than fish sticks.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.

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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 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +970.6%
~equal in Potassium ~185mg
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg

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% 5.2% 27% 513% 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% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +239.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66%
Contains more WaterWater +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%
Contains more FatsFats +275.7%
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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +686.3%

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 Fish sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 117kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 18.28g 11.01g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 16.23g Fish sticks
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 23mg 28mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU 1IU Smoked salmon
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Fish sticks
Calcium 11mg 16mg Fish sticks
Potassium 175mg 185mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.85mg 0.84mg Smoked salmon
Sugar 0g 1.65g Smoked salmon
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.23mg 0.059mg Smoked salmon
Zinc 0.31mg 0.42mg Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 164mg 191mg Fish sticks
Sodium 672mg 402mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 87IU 18IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 26µg 4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 32.4µg 15.7µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 1.536mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.272mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.078mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.96µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 2µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Smoked salmon
Choline 89mg 42.8mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 3.733g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.122mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg 0.372mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.429mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg 0.852mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg 0.795mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.296mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.47mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg 0.5mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.05g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.088g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.004g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Fish sticks
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
95%
Smoked salmon
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks 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.
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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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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