Smoked salmon vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smoked salmon and shrimp different?
- Smoked salmon is richer in monounsaturated Fat, while shrimp is higher in copper, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol 55% more than smoked salmon.
- Smoked salmon contains 42 times more Monounsaturated Fat than shrimp. Smoked salmon contains 2.023g of Monounsaturated Fat, while shrimp contains 0.048g.
- Shrimp is lower in saturated Fat.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than smoked salmon (0).
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +429% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1442.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +346.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~74.33g
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
0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4114.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1159.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 117kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 18.28g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 4.32g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin D | 685IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 175mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.379mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 672mg | 111mg |
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| Vitamin A | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 32.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Choline | 89mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.929g | 0.056g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.023g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 0.079g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.205mg |
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| Threonine | 0.801mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.842mg |
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| Leucine | 1.486mg |
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| Lysine | 1.679mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg |
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| Valine | 0.942mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
95%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.873g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals