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Snapper vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Snapper and Salmon

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, while Salmon has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 61% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Salmon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 4.5% 55% 39% 107% 22% 110% 7.3% 2.7% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +329.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +597.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Salmon
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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% 2.6% 0% 0% 69% 112% 189% 115% 218% 381% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +418.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12075%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2812.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Salmon
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25% 8% 60% 7%
Protein: 25.44 g
Fats: 8.13 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.62 g
Other: 6.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more FatsFats +372.7%
Contains more OtherOther +317.8%
~equal in Protein ~25.44g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Salmon
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17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.697 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.256 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +737.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Salmon Opinion
Calories 128kcal 182kcal Salmon
Protein 26.3g 25.44g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 8.13g Salmon
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 71mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 40mg 15mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 628mg Salmon
Iron 0.24mg 1.03mg Salmon
Copper 0.046mg 0.321mg Salmon
Zinc 0.44mg 0.82mg Salmon
Phosphorus 201mg 256mg Salmon
Sodium 57mg 56mg Salmon
Vitamin A 115IU 44IU Snapper
Vitamin A 35µg 13µg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.021mg Salmon
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.275mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.487mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 10.077mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.92mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.944mg Salmon
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 3.05µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 29µg Salmon
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.257g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 2.697g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 3.256g Salmon
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.285mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.115mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.172mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 2.067mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.336mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.753mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.993mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.31mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.749mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.411g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 1.429g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.368g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper Salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
49%
Snapper
85%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
63%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/nutrients
  2. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171998/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.