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Sponge cake vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sponge cake and Ginger

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Ginger is richer in Copper.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 57% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Ginger root, raw.

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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
5
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Selenium +2542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +303.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Selenium +2542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +303.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%

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
7
:
5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Folate +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Folate +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
4
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +301.1%
Contains more Fats +473.3%
Contains more Carbs +224.7%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Water +168.3%
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +301.1%
Contains more Fats +473.3%
Contains more Carbs +224.7%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Contains more Water +168.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
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1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 15.77g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 1.82g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.75g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 17.77g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 80kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 1.7g Sponge cake
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 42mg 16mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.6mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 100mg 34mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 228mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.59mg 0.34mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.167mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 18.5µg 0.7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.025mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.034mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.75mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.203mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 39µg 11µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.012mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.036mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.051mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.074mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.057mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.013mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.045mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.073mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.203g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.154g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.154g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.