Tilapia vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tilapia and Smoked salmon different?
- Tilapia is higher in Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Smoked salmon is 89% higher.
- Tilapia contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Smoked salmon. While Tilapia contains 0.093mg of Vitamin B1, Smoked salmon contains only 0.023mg.
- Smoked salmon has less Cholesterol.
Fish, tilapia, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +362.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.15 g
Fats:
2.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.59 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63% |
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Carbs
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Water
~72g
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Other
~5.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +111.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.8% |
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Saturated Fat
~0.929g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 128kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 26.15g | 18.28g |
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| Fats | 2.65g | 4.32g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 150IU | 685IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 380mg | 175mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 204mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 672mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 17.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 54.4µg | 32.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 4.72mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 3.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 51.3mg | 89mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.94g | 0.929g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.955g | 2.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.995g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.205mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.801mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 0.842mg |
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| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.486mg |
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| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.679mg |
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| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.714mg |
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| Valine | 1.28mg | 0.942mg |
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| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.183g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.267g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.073g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
45%
95%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)