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Oysters vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oysters and Sponge cake

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 714% more than Sponge cake.
  • Oysters has 133 times more Zinc than Sponge cake. While Oysters has 78.6mg of Zinc, Sponge cake has only 0.59mg.
  • Oysters has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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 +176.2%
Contains more Iron +482.9%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +13222%
Contains more Copper +10091.1%
Contains more Manganese +253.9%
Contains more Selenium +113.5%
Equal in Potassium - 141
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +176.2%
Contains more Iron +482.9%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +13222%
Contains more Copper +10091.1%
Contains more Manganese +253.9%
Contains more Selenium +113.5%
Equal in Potassium - 141

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4629.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +178.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.059
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4629.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +178.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +166%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Fats +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +958.7%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +166%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Fats +25.7%
Contains more Carbs +958.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.5%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters Sponge cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Oysters Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 11.42g 7.3g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 5.45g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 102kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Sponge cake
Calcium 116mg 42mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.58mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 9mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 100mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 166mg 228mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.59mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.056mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.167mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 18.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.204mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.059mg Oysters
Folate 14µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.37µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.089mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.35mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.59mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg 0.418mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.192mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.374mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg 0.395mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.172mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 170mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.301g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.015g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.001g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.649g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Sponge cake
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
197%
Oysters
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters 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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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