Sockeye salmon vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and cheese
- Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet cheese is higher in calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 140% more than cheese.
- Sockeye salmon contains 172 times more vitamin B3 than cheese. While sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of vitamin B3, cheese contains only 0.059mg.
- The amount of sodium in sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +473.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6354.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +561.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +441.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17057.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +469% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +498% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +498.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +396% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.421g
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 | 4.47µg | 1.1µg | 140% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 24IU | 81% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 0.6µg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 18.867g | 81% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 710mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.123mg | 0.059mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.827mg | 0.066mg | 59% |
| Fats | 5.57g | 33.31g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 330µg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 3.64mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 653mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 305mg | 455mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 9.246g | 18% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 16.5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.274mg | 0.41mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.246mg | 0.428mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 99mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 28.5µg | 13% |
| Calories | 156kcal | 404kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.157mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 76mg | 11% |
| Protein | 26.48g | 22.87g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 1.421g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.247mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.274mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.185mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.574mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.858mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.461mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.711mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
113%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.898g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.