Chocolate cake vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate cake and skipjack tuna
- Chocolate cake is higher in manganese and copper; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 110% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 15 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less saturated fat.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate cake (41).
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1373.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +272.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +293.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +271.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1549.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2292.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1268.8% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1070.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +432.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356.7% |
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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2385.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +585.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 18.756mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 2.19µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.981mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 46.8µg | 63% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 28.21g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 285mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.42g | 23% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 15.1g | 1.29g | 21% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.403g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.243g | 14% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 47mg | 12% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 132kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.11mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 522mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
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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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $8)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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