Chocolate cake vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate cake and chinook salmon
- Chocolate cake is higher in copper and manganese; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 113% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 15 times more manganese than chinook salmon. While chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, chinook salmon has only 0.019mg.
- Chinook salmon has less sodium.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate cake (41).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1373.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +281.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +293.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +783.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1026.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1693.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-138.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +385.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +168.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.742g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.662g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 2.87µg | 113% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 46.8µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 10.045mg | 56% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 25.72g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 371mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.462mg | 32% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 122mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.053mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.865mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 60mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 505mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 3.214g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.91mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.044mg | 8% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 231kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 4.1mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 13.38g | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 5.742g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.662g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | 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
19%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.