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Sockeye salmon vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and romano cheese

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 140% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 131 times more vitamin B3 than romano cheese. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of vitamin B3, while romano cheese contains 0.077mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less sodium.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than romano cheese.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, romano.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9572.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 0% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13046.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +872.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +299.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +631.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +117.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +383.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +983.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Romano cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.12µg 140%
Calcium 11mg 1064mg 105%
Vitamin D 670IU 20IU 81%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.5µg 81%
Saturated fat 0.969g 17.115g 73%
Phosphorus 305mg 760mg 65%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.077mg 63%
Sodium 92mg 1433mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.085mg 57%
Selenium 35.5µg 14.5µg 38%
Fats 5.57g 26.94g 33%
Choline 112.6mg 15.4mg 18%
Zinc 0.55mg 2.58mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.424mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 7.838g 15%
Cholesterol 61mg 104mg 14%
Calories 156kcal 387kcal 12%
Protein 26.48g 31.8g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.037mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.37mg 10%
Potassium 436mg 86mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.23mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.593g 5%
Copper 0.076mg 0.03mg 5%
Vitamin A 58µg 96µg 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.77mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 41mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.63g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.73g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 1.231mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon Romano cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Sockeye salmon
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $8.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.