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Sponge cake vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 57% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +327%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +809.1%
Contains more Potassium +220.5%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Selenium +537.9%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +327%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +809.1%
Contains more Potassium +220.5%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Selenium +537.9%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 7.3g 0g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 297kcal 286kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 77.59g Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 18mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.37mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 11mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 44mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.59mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.053mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.1mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 2.9µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.011mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.023mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
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 0mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.