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Smoked salmon vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoked salmon and mixed nuts

  • Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin D, yet mixed nuts are richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 136% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain less sodium.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than mixed nuts.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1172.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +963.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.1%
Contains more IronIron +207.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +294.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +983.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11900%
~equal in Selenium ~33.9µg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +479.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +721.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5600%
Contains more FolateFolate +4050%

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3361.5%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1148.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~20.04g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1308.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1368.5%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0µg 136%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 14.612g 91%
Manganese 0.017mg 2.04mg 88%
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg 86%
Fats 4.32g 53.95g 76%
Copper 0.23mg 0.907mg 75%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 28.488g 66%
Magnesium 18mg 229mg 50%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 7.82mg 43%
Phosphorus 164mg 456mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.929g 8.711g 35%
Sodium 672mg 5mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Zinc 0.31mg 3.36mg 28%
Calories 117kcal 607kcal 25%
Iron 0.85mg 2.61mg 22%
Folate 2µg 83µg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 7.709mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.189mg 14%
Potassium 175mg 632mg 13%
Calcium 11mg 117mg 11%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.196mg 7%
Choline 89mg 52mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.352mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.14mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.7µg 5%
Protein 18.28g 20.04g 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Selenium 32.4µg 33.9µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.