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American cheese vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and shark raw different?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, while shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 101% more than shark raw.
  • American cheese contains 21 times more sodium than shark raw. American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, while shark raw contains 79mg.
  • American cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than shark raw (0).

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2973.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3765.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.49µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +604.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +628%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +85.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +355.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.195g

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 Shark raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Shark raw DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 34mg 101%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.925g 78%
Sodium 1671mg 79mg 69%
Phosphorus 641mg 210mg 62%
Fats 31.79g 4.51g 42%
Selenium 20.2µg 36.5µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 250µg 70µg 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.43mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.938mg 18%
Cholesterol 100mg 51mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 1.808g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.062mg 13%
Calories 371kcal 130kcal 12%
Protein 18.13g 20.98g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.695mg 6%
Choline 36.2mg 65mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 49mg 5%
Iron 0.63mg 0.84mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.015mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 160mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1mg 1%
Copper 0.046mg 0.033mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.195g 1%
Carbs 3.7g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 23IU 24IU 0%
Sugar 2.26g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.49µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.109g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
American cheese
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.