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Sponge cake vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sponge cake and Maple sugar

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Maple sugar has more Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 185% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Sugars, maple.

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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 Phosphorus +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +2212.5%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +927.1%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Contains more Manganese +2547.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3233.3%
Contains more Selenium +2212.5%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +927.1%
Contains more Copper +76.8%
Contains more Manganese +2547.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.61

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 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1866.7%
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% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1866.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7200%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Water +267.5%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +7200%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Water +267.5%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2362.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2362.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 7.3g 0.1g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.2g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 297kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.58mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 9mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 100mg 3mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 228mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.59mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.056mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.167mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 18.5µg 0.8µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.013mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.048mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.003mg 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 Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.036g Maple sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.064g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.1g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Maple sugar
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%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.265g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.