American cheese vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and smoked salmon
- American cheese has more calcium and phosphorus; however, smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and copper.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin D needs 110% more than American cheese.
- Smoked salmon has 95 times less calcium than American cheese. American cheese has 1045mg of calcium, while smoked salmon has 11mg.
- Smoked salmon contains less saturated fat.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of smoked salmon is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +703.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +290.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +861.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +117.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +145.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +635.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.8% |
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Protein
~18.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +307.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 11mg | 103% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 685IU | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 17.1µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 0.929g | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 3.26µg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 164mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 672mg | 43% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 4.32g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 4.72mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 23mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 26µg | 25% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 32.4µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.23mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.31mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.278mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 2.023g | 16% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 117kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.101mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.995g | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 18.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.073g | 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 |
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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
33%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $11.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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