Wheat vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat and smoked salmon
- Wheat has more manganese, selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 136% more than wheat .
- Wheat has 177 times more manganese than smoked salmon. While wheat has 3.012mg of manganese, smoked salmon has only 0.017mg.
- The glycemic index of wheat is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat, durum and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1241.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +209.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17617.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1721.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +488.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.995g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.26µg | 136% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.017mg | 130% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 32.4µg | 104% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 17.1µg | 86% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 685IU | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 164mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.23mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.31mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.023mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 0.85mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 672mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 0g | 24% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.72mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.278mg | 11% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 117kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 43µg | 2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 13.68g | 18.28g | 9% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 175mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 2.023g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.929g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.995g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 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
34%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $13.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.