Smoked salmon vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between smoked salmon and rib eye steak
- Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and copper, yet rib eye steak is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 113% higher.
- Smoked salmon contains 12 times more sodium than rib eye steak. Smoked salmon contains 672mg of sodium, while rib eye steak contains 54mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1806.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +370.6% |
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 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +8450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +404.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +420% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.027g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 0.2µg | 85% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 7IU | 85% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 5.91mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 2.1µg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 9.684g | 40% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 21.81g | 27% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 54mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 10.519g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 80mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.24mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.08mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.477mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.287mg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 23.69g | 11% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 291kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Choline | 89mg | 48.8mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 29.7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.071mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 260mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 4.908mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 1.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.755g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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