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Snapper vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snapper and Smoked salmon different?

  • Snapper is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B12, however, Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Snapper is 30% higher.
  • Snapper contains 3 times more Potassium than Smoked salmon. While Snapper contains 522mg of Potassium, Smoked salmon contains only 175mg.
  • Smoked salmon has less Cholesterol.

Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +198.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Equal in Manganese - 0.017
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +198.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Equal in Manganese - 0.017

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1264.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1264.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +151.2%
Contains more Other +231.3%
Equal in Water - 72
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +151.2%
Contains more Other +231.3%
Equal in Water - 72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +528.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.2%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +528.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Smoked salmon Opinion
Protein 26.3g 18.28g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Calories 128kcal 117kcal Snapper
Calcium 40mg 11mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Snapper
Phosphorus 201mg 164mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 175mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 672mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.31mg Snapper
Copper 0.046mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.017mg
Selenium 49µg 32.4µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 87IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 26µg Snapper
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.023mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.278mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 2µg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 3.26µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.205mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.801mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.842mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.486mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.679mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.541mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.714mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.942mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.538mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.929g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.267g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
53%
Snapper
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 615mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.