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Chocolate cake vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and shark raw?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in copper, vitamin B2, choline, and manganese, yet shark raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 19 times more manganese than shark raw. Chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, while shark raw has 0.015mg.
  • Shark raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than chocolate cake.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +527.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
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.
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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +831.3%

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +234.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +93.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.8%
Contains more WaterWater +201.6%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +234%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Shark raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.49µg 55%
Selenium 11.9µg 36.5µg 45%
Protein 5.3g 20.98g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.4mg 28%
Saturated fat 5.43g 0.925g 20%
Copper 0.207mg 0.033mg 19%
Carbs 53.4g 0g 18%
Fats 15.1g 4.51g 16%
Phosphorus 106mg 210mg 15%
Calories 371kcal 130kcal 12%
Choline 128.4mg 65mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.015mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.062mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.938mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 1.808g 11%
Iron 1.61mg 0.84mg 10%
Sodium 315mg 79mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 1.195g 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.695mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.042mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Folate 27µg 3µg 6%
Magnesium 32mg 49mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 34mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Cholesterol 58mg 51mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.43mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 160mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Chocolate cake
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.