Cheese vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and table salt?
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and zinc than table salt.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1657% higher.
We used Cheese, cheddar and Salt, table types in this comparison.
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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 | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2858.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +850% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3540% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18410% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2590% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 653mg | 38758mg | 1657% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0g | 86% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 24mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 0.1µg | 52% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 0g | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 0g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.1mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0g | 23% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 0kcal | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
35%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 38105mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)