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Sardine vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sardine and sponge cake

  • 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.
  • Sardine has 9 times more calcium than sponge cake. Sardine has 382mg of calcium, while sponge cake has 42mg.
  • Sardine is lower in cholesterol.
  • Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index than sardine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.6%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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% 26% 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 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2316.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +237.3%
Contains more FatsFats +166.3%
Contains more WaterWater +102.8%
Contains more OtherOther +232.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +145.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +693.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Sponge cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.37µg 357%
Selenium 52.7µg 18.5µg 62%
Phosphorus 490mg 100mg 56%
Protein 24.62g 7.3g 35%
Calcium 382mg 42mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.649g 30%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.204mg 25%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Carbs 0g 57.7g 19%
Iron 2.92mg 1.58mg 17%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Copper 0.186mg 0.056mg 14%
Fats 11.45g 4.3g 11%
Cholesterol 142mg 170mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.059mg 8%
Potassium 397mg 141mg 8%
Folate 10µg 39µg 7%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.59mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.159mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 9mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 1.576g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.301mg 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 77µg 5%
Calories 208kcal 297kcal 4%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.167mg 3%
Sodium 307mg 228mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.546mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.528g 1.301g 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.308mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.35mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.59mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.192mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.374mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
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 - 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.