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Sockeye salmon vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Smelt?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Smelt is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 52% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. Sockeye salmon has 0.157mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt has 0.01mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
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8
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +285.5%
Contains more Copper +134.2%
Contains more Manganese +6823.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +285.5%
Contains more Copper +134.2%
Contains more Manganese +6823.1%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
11
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0
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Smelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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2
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Other +143.5%
Equal in Water - 72.79
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +17.2%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Other +143.5%
Equal in Water - 72.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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1
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.2%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Smelt
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Smelt Opinion
Protein 26.48g 22.6g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 3.1g Sockeye salmon
Calories 156kcal 124kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.52mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Smelt
Phosphorus 305mg 295mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 372mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 77mg Smelt
Zinc 0.55mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.076mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.013mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Smelt
Vitamin A 193IU 58IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 17µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.01mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.146mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.766mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.74mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.17mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 3.97µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.253mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.991mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.041mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.837mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.076mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.669mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.882mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.164mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.665mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 90mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.536g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.023g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.822g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.135g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Smelt
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.