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Sponge cake vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sponge cake and Mousse?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Mousse is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 39% higher.
  • Sponge cake has 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Mousse. Sponge cake has 1.204mg of Vitamin B3, while Mousse has 0.146mg.
  • Mousse contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 Iron +187.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.1%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Equal in Potassium - 143
Equal in Zinc - 0.64
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 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Iron +187.3%
Contains more Manganese +183.1%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Equal in Potassium - 143
Equal in Zinc - 0.64

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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Mousse
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.7%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.533
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058
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 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +724.7%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.533
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +259.1%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Fats +272.1%
Contains more Water +114.1%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +259.1%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Fats +272.1%
Contains more Water +114.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%

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 Mousse
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 15.47g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 4.14g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 16g Mousse
Carbs 57.7g 16.07g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 225kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 14.81g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 42mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 1.58mg 0.55mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 100mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 141mg 143mg Mousse
Sodium 228mg 38mg Mousse
Zinc 0.59mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.056mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.167mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 7.4µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.045mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.205mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.146mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.533mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.058mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 15µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mousse
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 140mg Mousse
Saturated Fat 1.301g 9.151g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.01g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.