Chocolate cake vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate cake and shrimp
- Chocolate cake has more iron and manganese; however, shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 44% more.
- Chocolate cake contains 97 times more saturated fat than shrimp. Chocolate cake contains 5.43g of saturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.056g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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 IronIron | +215.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +748.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +5292.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +352.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +204.6% |
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
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12481.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3394.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 189mg | 44% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 23.98g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.056g | 24% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 0.28g | 23% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 237mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.379mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.079g | 18% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0.2g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.048g | 15% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 99kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.51mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.033mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.64mg | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 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 | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.374g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake 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.