Chocolate cake vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate cake and salmon raw?
- Chocolate cake is higher in manganese, yet salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
- Chocolate cake has 18 times more manganese than salmon raw. While chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, salmon raw has only 0.016mg.
- The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this article.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +206.7% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +447.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1895.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1887.5% |
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:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.6% |
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
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.539g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 3.18µg | 126% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.818mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 36.5µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 7.86mg | 42% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 19.84g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.664mg | 27% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.981g | 20% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 200mg | 13% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 6.34g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.016mg | 11% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 142kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.103g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 490mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.226mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.539g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Folate | 27µg | 25µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.287g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.