Smoked salmon vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between smoked salmon and whitefish
- Smoked salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, and copper; however, whitefish is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 96% more than whitefish.
- Whitefish has 10 times less sodium than smoked salmon. Smoked salmon has 672mg of sodium, while whitefish has 65mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +80.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +405.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +239.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +643.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
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:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~65.09g
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
1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.755 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 0.96µg | 96% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 16.2µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 346mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 65mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 77mg | 18% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.092mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.171mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 2.755g | 12% |
| Protein | 18.28g | 24.47g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 175mg | 406mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.346mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.32g | 7.51g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 3.846mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 2.559g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 39µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.929g | 1.162g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 0.209g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
76%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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