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Whey vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Whey and Smoked salmon

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, Iron, and Vitamin B5 than Smoked salmon.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
8
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Iron +1316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +5650%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +1605.3%
Equal in Potassium - 175
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Iron +1316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.5%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +5650%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +1605.3%
Equal in Potassium - 175

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.
Whey
Whey
3
:
9
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +796.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Smoked salmon
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +796.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1064.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Protein +2050.6%
Contains more Fats +1100%
Contains more Other +918.9%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Protein +2050.6%
Contains more Fats +1100%
Contains more Other +918.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1923%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8945.5%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1923%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8945.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Protein 0.85g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 0.36g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Calories 27kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Sugar 5.14g 0g Smoked salmon
Calcium 47mg 11mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 46mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 161mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 54mg 672mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.31mg Smoked salmon
Copper 0.004mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.001mg 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 1.9µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 12IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.023mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.101mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 1µg 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.054mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.078mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.068mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.016mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.046mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.016mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.929g Whey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
9%
Whey
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.699g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey
Whey is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.