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Mackerel vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Sponge cake

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Sponge cake has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 485% higher.
  • Sponge cake has 20 times less Sodium than Mackerel. Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, while Sponge cake has 228mg.

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

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +594.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3143.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Sponge cake
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 Mackerel Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 305kcal 297kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 7.3g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 4.3g Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 95mg 170mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 42mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 141mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.1mg 0.056mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.59mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 100mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 228mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 157IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 73.4µg 18.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.204mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.059mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.37µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 39µg Sponge cake
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.301g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.576g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.649g 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 1.619g 0.001g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.015g 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
Mackerel Sponge cake
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
200%
Mackerel
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
32%
Sponge cake

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.