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Smoked salmon vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoked salmon and shallot

  • Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, and choline, yet shallot is richer in fiber and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 136% higher.
  • Shallot contains less sodium.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than shallot.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Shallots, raw.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1617.6%

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.
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +687.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +631.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4220%
Contains more OtherOther +575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2451.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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 Shallot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0µg 136%
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg 86%
Selenium 32.4µg 1.2µg 57%
Protein 18.28g 2.5g 32%
Sodium 672mg 12mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.2mg 28%
Copper 0.23mg 0.088mg 16%
Phosphorus 164mg 60mg 15%
Choline 89mg 11.3mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.29mg 12%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.292mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Folate 2µg 34µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.02mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 0.039g 6%
Fats 4.32g 0.1g 6%
Carbs 0g 16.8g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.345mg 5%
Potassium 175mg 334mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 0.014g 5%
Saturated fat 0.929g 0.017g 4%
Iron 0.85mg 1.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 11mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.06mg 3%
Calories 117kcal 72kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg 1%
Zinc 0.31mg 0.4mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.043mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $13.7)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.