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Salmon raw vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salmon raw and fruitcake?

  • Salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet fruitcake is richer in iron.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 132% higher.
  • Salmon raw has 18 times more selenium than fruitcake. Salmon raw has 36.5µg of selenium, while fruitcake has 2µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less cholesterol.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than fruitcake.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1725%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +158.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1275%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +893.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31700%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +584.1%
Contains more WaterWater +170.8%
Contains more OtherOther +383.6%
Contains more FatsFats +43.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.048g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon raw Fruitcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0.01µg 132%
Selenium 36.5µg 2µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.046mg 59%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.791mg 44%
Protein 19.84g 2.9g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.226mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.099mg 22%
Copper 0.25mg 0.05mg 22%
Carbs 0g 61.6g 21%
Phosphorus 200mg 52mg 21%
Cholesterol 55mg 5mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 2.07mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.05mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Potassium 490mg 153mg 10%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.22mg 9%
Calories 142kcal 324kcal 9%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 4.2g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 3.323g 5%
Fats 6.34g 9.1g 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.27mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 101mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 33mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Folate 25µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Saturated fat 0.981g 1.048g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Fruitcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/nutrients
  2. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.