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American cheese vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Alaska pollock

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 97% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock has 114 times less Saturated Fat than American cheese. American cheese has 18.057g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock has 0.159g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
5
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Calcium +1351.4%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.1%
Contains more Zinc +336.8%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +118.3%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +1351.4%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.1%
Contains more Zinc +336.8%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +118.3%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5096.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.432
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5096.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.223
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.432

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +2594.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +300.6%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Water +85.9%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +2594.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +300.6%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Water +85.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6046.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6046.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 31.79g 1.18g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 0g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 111kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0g Alaska pollock
Calcium 1045mg 72mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.56mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 641mg 267mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 1671mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 2.49mg 0.57mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.041mg 0.018mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 945IU 51IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 17µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.28mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.223mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 8µg 3µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.772mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.716mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.516mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.475mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.917mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.546mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 100mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Trans Fat 1.144g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.134g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.583g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Alaska pollock
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
32%
American cheese
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 1252mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.898g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.