Sponge cake vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sponge cake and sardines
- Sponge cake has less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 357% more.
- Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index than sardines.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -25.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +809.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +390% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.9% |
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 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2316.2% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.3% |
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +693.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 8.94µg | 357% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 52.7µg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 490mg | 56% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 24.62g | 35% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 382mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 5.148g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 5.245mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 0g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 2.92mg | 17% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.186mg | 14% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 11.45g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 142mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 397mg | 8% |
| Folate | 39µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.31mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 3.869g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 32µg | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 208kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 307mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.642mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 1.528g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.509g | N/A |
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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%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
94%
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 - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardines is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardines is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardines is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardines is relatively richer in vitamins