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Sponge cake vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sponge cake and Shrimp

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Sponge cake.
  • Shrimp contains 13 times less Vitamin B2 than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp contains 0.024mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +206%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +176.3%
Contains more Copper +360.7%
Contains more Selenium +167.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +206%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +176.3%
Contains more Copper +360.7%
Contains more Selenium +167.6%

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.
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Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1154.2%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1154.2%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +3696.1%
Contains more Protein +212.1%
Contains more Water +143.4%
Contains more Other +87.7%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +3696.1%
Contains more Protein +212.1%
Contains more Water +143.4%
Contains more Other +87.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 1.52g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 4.3g 1.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 1.52g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 119kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.58mg 0.32mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 100mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 141mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 228mg 947mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.056mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.167mg 0.049mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 258IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.032mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.024mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.519mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 39µg 24µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.308mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.59mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.418mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.192mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.395mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.172mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 170mg 211mg Sponge cake
Trans Fat 0.035g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.361g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.59g Sponge cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Sponge cake
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp 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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.