Chocolate cake vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate cake and smoked salmon different?
- Chocolate cake is richer in manganese and vitamin B1, while smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 129% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 16 times more manganese than smoked salmon. Chocolate cake contains 0.28mg of manganese, while smoked salmon contains 0.017mg.
- Smoked salmon is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index (41) than smoked salmon (0).
Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1547.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +513% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +315.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +578% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1937.5% |
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:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +249.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +195.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
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
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 3.26µg | 129% |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 32.4µg | 37% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 18.28g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 4.72mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.929g | 20% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.278mg | 18% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 4.32g | 17% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 672mg | 16% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 117kcal | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 23mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.995g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.87mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.017mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.85mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.023mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 2.023g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.101mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 164mg | 8% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.073g | 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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