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Turkey meat vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey meat and sponge cake

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, sponge cake is richer in vitamin B1 and folate.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 52% more than sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake has 10 times less vitamin B6 than turkey meat. Turkey meat has 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while sponge cake has 0.059mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less cholesterol.
  • Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sponge cake is 46, while the glycemic index of turkey meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1092.9%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 +695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +944.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +291.1%
Contains more FatsFats +71.9%
Contains more WaterWater +116.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 +68%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Sponge cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.204mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.059mg 43%
Protein 28.55g 7.3g 43%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.37µg 27%
Selenium 29.8µg 18.5µg 21%
Cholesterol 109mg 170mg 20%
Carbs 0.06g 57.7g 19%
Phosphorus 223mg 100mg 18%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.59mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.649g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.159mg 10%
Folate 9µg 39µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.546mg 8%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.167mg 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 77µg 7%
Iron 1.09mg 1.58mg 6%
Calories 189kcal 297kcal 5%
Sodium 103mg 228mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 9mg 5%
Fats 7.39g 4.3g 5%
Copper 0.093mg 0.056mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.155g 1.301g 4%
Potassium 239mg 141mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 42mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 1.576g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.301mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Net carbs 0.06g 57.7g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.308mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.35mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.59mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.192mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.374mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.