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Sponge cake vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Pudding

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Pudding is higher in Calcium, and Copper.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 54% more than Pudding.
  • Sponge cake has 10 times more Folate than Pudding. While Sponge cake has 39µg of Folate, Pudding has only 4µg.
  • Pudding has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 +364.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +152.4%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Copper +98.2%
Equal in Potassium - 150
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 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +364.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +152.4%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Copper +98.2%
Equal in Potassium - 150

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 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.4%
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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Contains more Carbs +193.8%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Water +148.7%
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% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Contains more Carbs +193.8%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Water +148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.6%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 18.84g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 3.16g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 3.15g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 19.64g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 120kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 11.96g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 42mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 1.58mg 0.34mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 100mg 87mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 228mg 98mg Pudding
Zinc 0.59mg 0.48mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.167mg 0.097mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 3.7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 139IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.038mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.157mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.133mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.326mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 4µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.31µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pudding
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 9mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.301g 1.81g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.819g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.18g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
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.

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.