Smoked salmon vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smoked salmon and taco different?
- Smoked salmon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6; however, taco is richer in fiber, zinc, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 114% higher.
- Smoked salmon contains 4 times more selenium than taco. While smoked salmon contains 32.4µg of selenium, taco contains only 9.2µg.
- Smoked salmon has less saturated fat.
- Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than taco (39).
Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +198.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +709.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +464.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1364.7% |
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 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +178.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +118% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 0.93µg | 97% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 4IU | 85% |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 0.1µg | 85% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 9.2µg | 42% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 8.86g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 1.65mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 4.384g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 3.042g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 12.7g | 13% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 397mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Choline | 89mg | 32mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 4.411g | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins