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Chocolate cake vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and fish sandwiches?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in choline, copper, and vitamin B2, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times more choline than fish sandwiches. Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of choline, while fish sandwiches have 28.9mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +344.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.4%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 6.257g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.68µg 22%
Choline 128.4mg 28.9mg 18%
Saturated fat 5.43g 1.949g 16%
Copper 0.207mg 0.075mg 15%
Sodium 315mg 602mg 12%
Selenium 11.9µg 18µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Protein 5.3g 10.29g 10%
Carbs 53.4g 26.69g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 2.595g 9%
Cholesterol 58mg 35mg 8%
Calories 371kcal 257kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.21mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.15mg 6%
Folate 27µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fats 15.1g 12.45g 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.8mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 37mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.264mg 1%
Iron 1.61mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.37mg 1%
Phosphorus 106mg 116mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more WaterWater +98.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.6%

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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.