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Yellowtail vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yellowtail and Smoked salmon

  • Yellowtail has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Smoked salmon has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% more.
  • Yellowtail has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Smoked salmon. Yellowtail has 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, while Smoked salmon has 0.023mg.
  • Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +116.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Copper +296.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +116.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Copper +296.6%

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 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.8%
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% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 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 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.3%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Equal in Water - 72
Equal in Other - 5.4
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 +62.3%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Equal in Water - 72
Equal in Other - 5.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail 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 Yellowtail Smoked salmon Opinion
Protein 29.67g 18.28g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 4.32g Yellowtail
Calories 187kcal 117kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 11mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 164mg Yellowtail
Potassium 538mg 175mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 672mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.31mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.017mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 32.4µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 87IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 26µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.023mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 4.72mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 4µg 2µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.205mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.801mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 0.842mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.486mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.679mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.541mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.714mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 0.942mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.538mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.