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Sponge cake vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Mozzarella

  • Sponge cake has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 69% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 14 times less Sodium than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 228mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella contains 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 +532%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Selenium +17.8%
Contains more Calcium +1640.5%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +424%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +430.5%
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +532%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Selenium +17.8%
Contains more Calcium +1640.5%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +424%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +430.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +903.3%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.6%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +903.3%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1761.3%
Contains more Protein +276.7%
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Other +84.6%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +1761.3%
Contains more Protein +276.7%
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Other +84.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.4%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 3.1g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 4.3g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 57.7g 3.1g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 280kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 1.23g Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 1.58mg 0.25mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 100mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 141mg 95mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.59mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.056mg 0.027mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 15.7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.12mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 39µg 9µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
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 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 1.301g 10.867g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.509g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.