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Sponge cake vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sponge cake and Shrimp

  • Sponge cake has more Iron, and Manganese, however, Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Copper needs 36% more than Sponge cake.
  • Shrimp contains 23 times less Saturated Fat than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 1.301g of Saturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.056g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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 Iron +209.8%
Contains more Manganese +406.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +178%
Contains more Copper +576.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +209.8%
Contains more Manganese +406.1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +178%
Contains more Copper +576.8%

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.
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0
Shrimp
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1435.7%
Contains more Carbs +28750%
Contains more Protein +228.5%
Contains more Water +152.8%
Equal in Other - 1.21
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +1435.7%
Contains more Carbs +28750%
Contains more Protein +228.5%
Contains more Water +152.8%
Equal in Other - 1.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +721.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +721.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 0.2g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 4.3g 0.28g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 0.2g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 99kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 1.58mg 0.51mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 100mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 141mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 228mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.59mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.056mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.167mg 0.033mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg Sponge cake
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
Cholesterol 170mg 189mg Sponge cake
Trans Fat 0.002g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.015g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.048g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.079g Sponge cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Shrimp
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
22%
Sponge cake
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.245g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.