Chocolate cake vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate cake and sardines different?
- Chocolate cake is higher in choline; however, sardines are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardines is 366% higher.
- Chocolate cake contains 4 times more saturated fat than sardines. While chocolate cake contains 5.43g of saturated fat, sardines contain only 1.528g.
- Sardines have a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate cake (41).
Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +362.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +342.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +76.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5487.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 8.94µg | 366% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 52.7µg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 490mg | 55% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 24.62g | 39% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 382mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 142mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 5.245mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 1.528g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 5.148g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.92mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 75mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.167mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 397mg | 8% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 208kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.642mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.31mg | 6% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 11.45g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 3.869g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.186mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 315mg | 307mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.509g | N/A |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.5% |
