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Sponge cake vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sponge cake and Cocoa bean

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B12, however, Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 395% more than Sponge cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
1
:
9
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Selenium +40.2%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +882.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +628%
Contains more Potassium +1679.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +979.7%
Contains more Copper +6341.1%
Contains more Manganese +2137.7%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +882.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +628%
Contains more Potassium +1679.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +979.7%
Contains more Copper +6341.1%
Contains more Manganese +2137.7%

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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
5
:
6
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Folate +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Sponge cake
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%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115%
Contains more Folate +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
1
:
4
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Water +988.9%
Contains more Protein +147.9%
Contains more Fats +204.7%
Contains more Other +500%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Water +988.9%
Contains more Protein +147.9%
Contains more Fats +204.7%
Contains more Other +500%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
1
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.6%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.6%

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 Cocoa bean
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 28.5g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 4.3g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 57.7g 58.3g Cocoa bean
Calories 297kcal 220kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 1.76g Sponge cake
Fiber 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 42mg 111mg Cocoa bean
Iron 1.58mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 9mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 100mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 141mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 228mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0.59mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.056mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.167mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 18.5µg 13.2µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.11mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.254mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Folate 39µg 32µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.308mg 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 0.59mg 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.418mg 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.192mg 0.187mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 0.395mg 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.172mg 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 1.301g 7.76g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.42g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Cocoa bean
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
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.