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Smoked salmon vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoked salmon and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 132% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • The glycemic index of smoked salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +555.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3935.3%

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.
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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3522.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +432.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2952.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
~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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1325.7%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +385.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.986g

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.09µg 132%
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg 86%
Iron 0.85mg 5.57mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.702mg 57%
Selenium 32.4µg 10.3µg 40%
Folate 2µg 134µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.487mg 30%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.686mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 4.835g 26%
Carbs 0g 74.05g 25%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.4µg 21%
Protein 18.28g 9.46g 18%
Calories 117kcal 418kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.086mg 15%
Choline 89mg 16.7mg 13%
Sodium 672mg 941mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 6.442mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Copper 0.23mg 0.139mg 10%
Phosphorus 164mg 102mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.536mg 7%
Fats 4.32g 8.64g 7%
Saturated fat 0.929g 1.653g 3%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 1µg 3%
Potassium 175mg 152mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.15mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 1.986g 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

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

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