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Sponge cake vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sponge cake and Lamb?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Lamb contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +655.9%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +655.9%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%

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
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +589.2%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +589.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.5%
Contains more Protein +235.9%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Water +82.7%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.5%
Contains more Protein +235.9%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Water +82.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
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:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 4.3g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 294kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 17mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 100mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 141mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 228mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.59mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.056mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.167mg 0.022mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.1mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.25mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 39µg 18µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.308mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.59mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.418mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.192mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.395mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.172mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 170mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.301g 8.83g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.