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Cornmeal vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cornmeal and Sponge cake?

  • Cornmeal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Sponge cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 57% higher.
  • Cornmeal has 5 times more Folate than Sponge cake. Cornmeal has 209µg of Folate, while Sponge cake has 39µg.
  • Cornmeal contains less Sodium.

We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cake, sponge, 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 +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Potassium - 141
Equal in Manganese - 0.167
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Iron +175.9%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Selenium +76.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Potassium - 141
Equal in Manganese - 0.167

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 B1 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Folate +435.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
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 B1 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Folate +435.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Fats +145.7%
Contains more Water +163%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Fats +145.7%
Contains more Water +163%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.1%
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +304.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 57.7g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 1.75g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 79.45g 57.7g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 297kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Sponge cake
Fiber 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 4.36mg 1.58mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 142mg 141mg Cornmeal
Sodium 7mg 228mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.59mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.056mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.174mg 0.167mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 214IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.159mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.301mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.204mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.059mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 39µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.172mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 1.006mg 0.59mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.162mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.337mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.172mg
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 1.301g Cornmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.649g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
46%
Cornmeal
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.081g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.