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

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Important differences between smoked salmon and fish sandwiches

  • Smoked salmon has more vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 113% more.
  • Smoked salmon has 5 times more vitamin B12 than fish sandwiches. Smoked salmon has 3.26µg of vitamin B12, while fish sandwiches have 0.68µg.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than smoked salmon.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1452.9%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +8450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +379.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +208%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +153.5%
Contains more FatsFats +188.2%
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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +528.8%

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 sandwich
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 sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.68µg 108%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0.2µg 85%
Vitamin D 685IU 9IU 85%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 6.257g 35%
Selenium 32.4µg 18µg 26%
Copper 0.23mg 0.075mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.21mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 2.15mg 16%
Protein 18.28g 10.29g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.07mg 16%
Fats 4.32g 12.45g 13%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Folate 2µg 46µg 11%
Choline 89mg 28.9mg 11%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.37mg 10%
Carbs 0g 26.69g 9%
Iron 0.85mg 1.5mg 8%
Calories 117kcal 257kcal 7%
Phosphorus 164mg 116mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.55mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.929g 1.949g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Cholesterol 23mg 35mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 672mg 602mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.14mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 6µg 2%
Potassium 175mg 206mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 2.595g 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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Smoked salmon Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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