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Tuna vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna and Sponge cake

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 163% more than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake contains 18 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna. Tuna contains 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Sponge cake contains 1.204mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +273.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Selenium +484.9%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +1184.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +273.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Selenium +484.9%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Manganese +1184.6%

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.
Tuna
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Folate +1850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +299.3%
Contains more Water +134.6%
Contains more Fats +628.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.3
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +299.3%
Contains more Water +134.6%
Contains more Fats +628.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1042%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.9%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1042%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Sponge cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 29.15g 7.3g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 130kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 4mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.92mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 42mg 9mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 100mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 141mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 228mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.043mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.013mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 108.2µg 18.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1.204mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.059mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.37µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.089mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.308mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.35mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.59mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.418mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.192mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.374mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.395mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.172mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 170mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.301g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.001g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.649g Sponge cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Sponge cake
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
92%
Tuna
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.