Sponge cake vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sponge cake and crab
- Sponge cake has more vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1; however, crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Crab covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 123% more than sponge cake.
- Crab contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 0.159mg of vitamin B1, while crab contains 0.023mg.
- Crab has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of sponge cake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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 IronIron | +216% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1353.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +545.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +481.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1121.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 3.33µg | 123% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.814mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 42.9µg | 44% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 3.81mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 97mg | 24% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 17.88g | 21% |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 0g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 234mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.093mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 228mg | 563mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 0.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 83kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 2.747mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.997mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.156mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 36mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.74g | 5% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 0.201g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 0.129g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 0.258g | 3% |
| Folate | 39µg | 51µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins