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Sockeye salmon vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sockeye salmon and white chocolate

  • Sockeye salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and choline; however, white chocolate is higher in calcium.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 163% more than white chocolate.
  • White chocolate has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of white chocolate is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +688.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1709.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.5%
~equal in Sodium ~90mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +698.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.96mg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +351.1%
Contains more WaterWater +5079.2%
Contains more FatsFats +476.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +141.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +388%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.56µg 163%
Saturated fat 0.969g 19.412g 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.745mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.056mg 59%
Selenium 35.5µg 4.5µg 56%
Fats 5.57g 32.09g 41%
Protein 26.48g 5.87g 41%
Carbs 0g 59.24g 20%
Calories 156kcal 539kcal 19%
Calcium 11mg 199mg 19%
Phosphorus 305mg 176mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 9.097g 18%
Choline 112.6mg 29.5mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.608mg 13%
Cholesterol 61mg 21mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.063mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 9.1µg 8%
Magnesium 36mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 9µg 5%
Potassium 436mg 286mg 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.282mg 3%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.74mg 2%
Copper 0.076mg 0.06mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.013g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
Sodium 92mg 90mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.96mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.008mg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon White chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.