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Shrimp vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shrimp and Sponge cake

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake contains 5 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp contains 0.258mg of Copper, while Sponge cake contains 0.056mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 +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%
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
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%
Contains more Iron +393.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%

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.
Shrimp
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Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1154.2%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.546
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%
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 A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1154.2%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.546

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +212.1%
Contains more Water +143.4%
Contains more Other +87.7%
Contains more Fats +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +3696.1%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 +212.1%
Contains more Water +143.4%
Contains more Other +87.7%
Contains more Fats +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +3696.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Sponge cake
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 Shrimp Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 22.78g 7.3g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 1.52g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 119kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 91mg 42mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 37mg 9mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 100mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 141mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 228mg Sponge cake
Zinc 1.63mg 0.59mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.056mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 49.5µg 18.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 258IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 77µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1.204mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.059mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.37µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.089mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.308mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.35mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 0.59mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 0.418mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.192mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.374mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.395mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.172mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 170mg Sponge cake
Trans Fat 0.035g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.301g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.649g 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
Shrimp 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
37%
Shrimp
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
32%
Sponge cake

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.