American cheese vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and sockeye salmon different?
- American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 124% higher.
- American cheese contains 95 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. While American cheese contains 1045mg of calcium, sockeye salmon contains only 11mg.
- Sockeye salmon has less saturated fat.
- Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than American cheese (27).
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +352.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +331% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +946.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13219.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +216.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1431.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +198% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +991.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70% |
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +341.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.327g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 4.47µg | 124% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 11mg | 103% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 670IU | 81% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 16.7µg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 0.969g | 78% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 92mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 10.123mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.827mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 305mg | 48% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 5.57g | 40% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 35.5µg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 58µg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.55mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.274mg | 17% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 26.48g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 1.864g | 16% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 112.6mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 61mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.157mg | 12% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 156kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 436mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.246mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.023g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.327g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.093g | 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 | 0.019g | 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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $10.6)
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.