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Salmon raw vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between salmon raw and white chocolate

  • Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1; however, white chocolate is higher in calcium.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 109% more than white chocolate.
  • Salmon raw has 15 times more vitamin B6 than white chocolate. While salmon raw has 0.818mg of vitamin B6, white chocolate has only 0.056mg.
  • White chocolate has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of white chocolate is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +711.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1558.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.6%

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% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +467.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238%
Contains more WaterWater +5169.2%
Contains more OtherOther +254.7%
Contains more FatsFats +406.2%
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.6%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0.56µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.981g 19.412g 84%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.056mg 59%
Selenium 36.5µg 4.5µg 58%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.745mg 44%
Fats 6.34g 32.09g 40%
Protein 19.84g 5.87g 28%
Copper 0.25mg 0.06mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.608mg 21%
Calories 142kcal 539kcal 20%
Carbs 0g 59.24g 20%
Calcium 12mg 199mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 9.097g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.063mg 14%
Cholesterol 55mg 21mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 1.013g 10%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.282mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 0.24mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Potassium 490mg 286mg 6%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Folate 25µg 7µg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Phosphorus 200mg 176mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.74mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 59g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 9µg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g 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 White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.