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Sponge cake vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sponge cake and Heart of palm?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Heart of palm is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Copper is 65% higher.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Hearts of palm, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Selenium +2542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +1180.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +532.2%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Equal in Iron - 1.69
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% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +2542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +1180.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +532.2%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Equal in Iron - 1.69

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 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1272.9%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1272.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Other +53.1%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Carbs +125.3%
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Other +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 24.11g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 2.7g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.2g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 25.61g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 115kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 17.16g Sponge cake
Fiber 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 42mg 18mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Heart of palm
Phosphorus 100mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 141mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 228mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.59mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.056mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 0.7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 68IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 3µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.05mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.18mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.9mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 39µg 24µg 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 Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.005g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.089g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.