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

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The main differences between white chocolate and smoked salmon

  • White chocolate is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, yet smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 114% higher.
  • White chocolate contains 21 times more saturated fat than smoked salmon. White chocolate contains 19.412g of saturated fat, while smoked salmon contains 0.929g.
  • Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Candies, white chocolate and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1709.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +254.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +620%
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9000%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +533.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +396.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +482.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +201.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +642.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.4%
Contains more WaterWater +5438.5%
Contains more OtherOther +260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.995g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White chocolate Smoked salmon
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 3.26µg 113%
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU 86%
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg 86%
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.929g 84%
Selenium 4.5µg 32.4µg 51%
Fats 32.09g 4.32g 43%
Protein 5.87g 18.28g 25%
Sodium 90mg 672mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.72mg 25%
Calories 539kcal 117kcal 21%
Carbs 59.24g 0g 20%
Copper 0.06mg 0.23mg 19%
Calcium 199mg 11mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 2.023g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.278mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.101mg 14%
Choline 29.5mg 89mg 11%
Iron 0.24mg 0.85mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.1µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.87mg 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.31mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.023mg 3%
Potassium 286mg 175mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 1.35mg 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 26µg 2%
Phosphorus 176mg 164mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Cholesterol 21mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 59g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.017mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.995g 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Smoked salmon
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
22%
White chocolate
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.