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Ice cream vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ice cream and Sponge cake different?

  • Ice cream is higher in Calcium, however, Sponge cake is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 42% higher.
  • Ice cream contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Sponge cake. While Ice cream contains 6.79g of Saturated Fat, Sponge cake contains only 1.301g.

Ice creams, vanilla and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 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 +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +680%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.546
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.37
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 A +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +680%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.546
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Water +107.5%
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +144.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +155.8%
Contains more Water +107.5%
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +144.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 3.5g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 11g 4.3g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 207kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 21.22g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 42mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 100mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 141mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 228mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.59mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.008mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 1.8µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 421IU 258IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 77µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.546mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 5µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.37µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.146mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.316mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.258mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.081mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.217mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.088mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 44mg 170mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 1.576g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.