Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chinook salmon vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between chinook salmon and cheese sandwich

  • Chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium, while cheese sandwich has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 115% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Chinook salmon contains 12 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. While chinook salmon contains 85mg of cholesterol, cheese sandwich contains only 7mg.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

Infographic

Chinook salmon vs Cheese sandwich infographic
Infographic link

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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.6%
Contains more IronIron +187.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5600%
~equal in Phosphorus ~382mg

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +713.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1950%
Contains more FatsFats +86.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinook salmon Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0.12µg 115%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.083mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 9.166g 43%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 3.185mg 43%
Selenium 46.8µg 24.3µg 41%
Sodium 60mg 839mg 34%
Protein 25.72g 9.8g 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 7mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.358mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.427mg 21%
Iron 0.91mg 2.62mg 21%
Carbs 0g 58.2g 19%
Calcium 28mg 204mg 18%
Fats 13.38g 25g 18%
Magnesium 122mg 54mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.261mg 15%
Vitamin A 149µg 21µg 14%
Calories 231kcal 497kcal 13%
Copper 0.053mg 0.16mg 12%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 10.351g 12%
Folate 35µg 64µg 7%
Potassium 505mg 306mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.622mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.214g 4.129g 4%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.87mg 3%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.5mg 3%
Phosphorus 371mg 382mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
65%
Chinook salmon
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.