Chinook salmon vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chinook salmon and pound cake
- Chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B1.
- Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 105% more than pound cake.
- Chinook salmon has 15 times more magnesium than pound cake. Chinook salmon has 122mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
- Chinook salmon is lower in saturated fat.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than chinook salmon (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +1425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +836% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +478.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +522% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +697.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +414.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~13.96g
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Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.87µg | 0.36µg | 105% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 5µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.045mg | 1.615mg | 53% |
| Protein | 25.72g | 5g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 371mg | 140mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.036mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 122mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Threonine | 1.127mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 149mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 70µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.249mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.48mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.214g | 4.811g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.742g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Calories | 231kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.662g | 3.419g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Folate | 35µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13.38g | 13.96g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.185mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.09mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.362mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.761mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.004mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.757mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.727g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.296g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
65%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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