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Sponge cake vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sponge cake and Agave nectar?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Agave nectar is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 57% higher.
  • Agave nectar contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Sweetener, syrup, agave 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
9
:
1
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +9900%
Contains more Potassium +3425%
Contains more Zinc +5800%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Contains more Manganese +3240%
Contains more Selenium +988.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Agave nectar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 10%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +9900%
Contains more Potassium +3425%
Contains more Zinc +5800%
Contains more Copper +522.2%
Contains more Manganese +3240%
Contains more Selenium +988.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%

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
7
:
5
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Vitamin A +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.7%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.6%
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%
Agave nectar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 20% 0% 57% 31% 39% 13% 0% 54% 23% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.7%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
4
:
1
Agave nectar
Agave nectar
Contains more Protein +8011.1%
Contains more Fats +855.6%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +766.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
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
Agave nectar
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Protein +8011.1%
Contains more Fats +855.6%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +766.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Agave nectar Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 76.17g Agave nectar
Protein 7.3g 0.09g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.45g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 76.37g Agave nectar
Calories 297kcal 310kcal Agave nectar
Fructose 55.6g Agave nectar
Sugar 68.03g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.2g Agave nectar
Calcium 42mg 1mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.09mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 1mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 1mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 4mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 4mg Agave nectar
Zinc 0.59mg 0.01mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.005mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 1.7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 156IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 8µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.98mg Agave nectar
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Agave nectar
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.122mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.165mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.689mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.234mg Agave nectar
Folate 39µg 30µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 22.5µg Agave nectar
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 Agave nectar
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0g Agave nectar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Agave nectar
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
25%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.