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Sponge cake vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sponge cake and Tuna

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron, however, Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 163% more than Sponge cake.
  • Tuna contains 20 times less Folate than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 39µg of Folate, while Tuna contains 2µg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +1184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +273.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Selenium +484.9%
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +1184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +273.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Selenium +484.9%

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +535.1%
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +535.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +628.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +299.3%
Contains more Water +134.6%
Equal in Other - 1.28
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +628.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +299.3%
Contains more Water +134.6%
Equal in Other - 1.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1042%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1042%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%

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 Tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 4.3g 0.59g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 130kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 4mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.92mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 100mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 141mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 228mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.59mg 0.45mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.043mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.013mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 258IU 65IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 22µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.134mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.137mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.334mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 39µg 2µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.308mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.59mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.418mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.192mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.395mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.172mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 170mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.138g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.175g Sponge cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.