Chocolate cake vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate cake and sockeye salmon?
- Chocolate cake is higher in copper, iron, and manganese, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 180% more.
- Chocolate cake has 22 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While chocolate cake has 0.28mg of manganese, sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sockeye salmon is lower.
- The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types 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 CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2053.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +790.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +319.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1917.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2693.8% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +399.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +175.9% |
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +224% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 4.47µg | 180% |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.827mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 10.123mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 35.5µg | 43% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 26.48g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 305mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.969g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.274mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 0g | 18% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 5.57g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.52mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.013mg | 12% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 156kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 92mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 1.327g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 1.864g | 10% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 436mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 60mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 112.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.246mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.