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Sponge cake vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sponge cake and Molasses different?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 59% more than Sponge cake.

Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Molasses types were used in this article.

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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
3
:
7
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +222.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Calcium +388.1%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2588.9%
Contains more Potassium +938.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains more Manganese +816.2%
Equal in Selenium - 17.8
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Calcium +388.1%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2588.9%
Contains more Potassium +938.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains more Manganese +816.2%
Equal in Selenium - 17.8

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
6
:
5
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1035.6%
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%
Molasses
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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1035.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4200%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Other +153.8%
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
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +4200%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Other +153.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1198%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 7.3g 0g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.1g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 297kcal 290kcal Sponge cake
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1.58mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 9mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 100mg 31mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 228mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.59mg 0.29mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.167mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 18.5µg 17.8µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.041mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.002mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.93mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.67mg Molasses
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 Molasses
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.032g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.05g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.283g)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.