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Sponge cake vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sponge cake and Sardine

  • Sponge cake has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 357% more.

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.
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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +138.9%
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%
~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
25% 11% 60% 4%
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
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
14% 37% 49%
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.
Sponge cake Sardine
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Sardine Opinion
Calories 297kcal 208kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 4.3g 11.45g Sardine
Net carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 142mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 9mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 42mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 141mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 1.58mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.056mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.59mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 100mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 228mg 307mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 108IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 32µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.167mg 0.108mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.08mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.227mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 39µg 10µg Sponge cake
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.301g 1.528g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.308mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.59mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.418mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.192mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.395mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.172mg 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Sardine
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
94%
Sardine

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 - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.