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Zucchini vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Zucchini and Smoked salmon

  • Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C, yet Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Smoked salmon is 136% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
4
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +941.2%
Contains more Iron +129.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.6%
Contains more Copper +334%
Contains more Selenium +16100%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.31
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
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 +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +941.2%
Contains more Iron +129.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +331.6%
Contains more Copper +334%
Contains more Selenium +16100%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.31

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
7
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +946.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.101
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 A +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +946.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.101

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Contains more Protein +1410.7%
Contains more Fats +1250%
Contains more Other +847.4%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +31.7%
Contains more Protein +1410.7%
Contains more Fats +1250%
Contains more Other +847.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18290.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +993.4%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 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 -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18290.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +993.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 0g Zucchini
Protein 1.21g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 0.32g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Carbs 3.11g 0g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 0g Smoked salmon
Fiber 1g 0g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 11mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 38mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 261mg 175mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 672mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.31mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.177mg 0.017mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 200IU 87IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.023mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 24µg 2µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.1µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.029mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.071mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.067mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.018mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.054mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.026mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.929g Zucchini
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 0.011g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.995g Smoked salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 664mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $13.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.