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Sponge cake vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Sugar substitute

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 84% more than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake has 20 times more Vitamin B2 than Sugar substitute. While Sponge cake has 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, Sugar substitute has only 0.015mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Contains more Calcium +1992.9%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Contains more Calcium +1992.9%

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
9
:
0
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%
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%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
3
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +221.7%
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Other +210%
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
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +221.7%
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Other +210%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 7.3g 2.06g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 297kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 42mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.58mg 0.16mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 6mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 8mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 39mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 572mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.007mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.022mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.015mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.015mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.08mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.015mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 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 Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 1.301g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Sugar substitute
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%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.