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Swiss cheese vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and chinook salmon

  • Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily calcium needs 86% more than chinook salmon.
  • Swiss cheese has 8 times more zinc than chinook salmon. Swiss cheese has 4.37mg of zinc, while chinook salmon has 0.56mg.
  • Chinook salmon is lower in saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than chinook salmon (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3078.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +680.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +601.4%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15595.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.87µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +131.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-163.4%
Contains more WaterWater +74.3%
~equal in Protein ~25.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Calcium 890mg 28mg 86%
Saturated fat 18.227g 3.214g 68%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 10.045mg 62%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.56mg 35%
Selenium 30µg 46.8µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.462mg 30%
Phosphorus 574mg 371mg 29%
Fats 30.99g 13.38g 27%
Magnesium 33mg 122mg 21%
Vitamin A 288µg 149µg 15%
Potassium 72mg 505mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.154mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.865mg 10%
Iron 0.13mg 0.91mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 2.662g 9%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 2.87µg 8%
Calories 393kcal 231kcal 8%
Sodium 187mg 60mg 6%
Folate 10µg 35µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 5.742g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.044mg 3%
Cholesterol 93mg 85mg 3%
Protein 26.96g 25.72g 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Copper 0.047mg 0.053mg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.026mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Chinook salmon
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
48%
Swiss cheese
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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