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Chocolate vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Smoked salmon different?

  • Chocolate is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Smoked salmon is 126% higher.
  • Smoked salmon has less Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked are the varieties 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
9
:
1
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +843.5%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +219.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +548.4%
Contains more Copper +347%
Contains more Manganese +8247.1%
Contains more Selenium +980%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +843.5%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Potassium +219.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +548.4%
Contains more Copper +347%
Contains more Manganese +8247.1%
Contains more Selenium +980%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
10
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin K +8000%
Contains more Vitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1317.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +8000%
Contains more Vitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1317.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Fats +624.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +274.6%
Contains more Water +7322.7%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Fats +624.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +274.6%
Contains more Water +7322.7%
Contains more Other +217.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.995
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.995

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 0g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 31.28g 4.32g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 0g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 117kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0g Smoked salmon
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 11mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.85mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 18mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 164mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 175mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 672mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.31mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.23mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.017mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 50IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.023mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 8mg 23mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 2.023g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.995g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Smoked salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Chocolate
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.