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

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What are the main differences between sockeye salmon and muenster cheese?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5, yet muenster cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 125% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has 98 times more vitamin B3 than muenster cheese. Sockeye salmon has 10.123mg of vitamin B3, while muenster cheese has 0.103mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less sodium.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than muenster cheese.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, muenster 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.
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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6418.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +410.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%

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.
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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9728.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +570.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +204.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +631.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more WaterWater +61.2%
Contains more FatsFats +439.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +490.3%

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 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.3%

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 Muenster 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.47µg 125%
Saturated fat 0.969g 19.113g 82%
Vitamin D 670IU 22IU 81%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.6µg 81%
Calcium 11mg 717mg 71%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.103mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.056mg 59%
Fats 5.57g 30.04g 38%
Selenium 35.5µg 14.5µg 38%
Vitamin A 58µg 298µg 27%
Phosphorus 305mg 468mg 23%
Sodium 92mg 628mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.19mg 22%
Zinc 0.55mg 2.81mg 21%
Choline 112.6mg 15.4mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 8.711g 17%
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.013mg 12%
Calories 156kcal 368kcal 11%
Potassium 436mg 134mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.32mg 6%
Protein 26.48g 23.41g 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.031mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.26mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.661g 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 27mg 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.41mg 1%
Folate 7µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.829mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Muenster 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
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.144g)
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?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $11)
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.

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.