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Caramel vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Sponge cake different?

  • Caramel is richer in Calcium, while Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 54% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel contains 3 times more Calcium than Sponge cake. Caramel contains 138mg of Calcium, while Sponge cake contains 42mg.
  • Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, caramels and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Iron +1028.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +211.1%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
Contains more Selenium +927.8%
Equal in Sodium - 228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Iron +1028.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +211.1%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
Contains more Selenium +927.8%
Equal in Sodium - 228

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.5%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.059
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.5%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.4%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Water +245.9%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +88.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.4%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Water +245.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.576
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.576

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Sponge cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 77g 57.7g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 8.1g 4.3g Caramel
Carbs 77g 57.7g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 297kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Sponge cake
Calcium 138mg 42mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 17mg 9mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 100mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 141mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 228mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.44mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.018mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 1.8µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 42IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.546mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 4µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.192mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.417mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.338mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.285mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.115mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 7mg 170mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.649g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Sponge cake
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
16%
Caramel
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 163mg)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.