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Sponge cake vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sponge cake and Mackerel

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B1, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 485% higher.
  • Mackerel has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Sponge cake. Sponge cake has 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, while Mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 13% 12% 59% 19% 16% 43% 30% 22% 101%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3143.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.4%
Contains more FatsFats +483.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
Contains more OtherOther +930.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +427.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +856.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Mackerel Opinion
Calories 297kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 7.3g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 4.3g 25.1g Mackerel
Net carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 95mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 9mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 42mg 66mg Mackerel
Potassium 141mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 1.58mg 1.4mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.59mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 100mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 228mg 4450mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 157IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 47µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.19mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 39µg 15µg Sponge cake
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.301g 7.148g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 6.21g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Sponge cake
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
131%
Mackerel

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 - 4222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.847g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.