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Italian ice vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian ice and Sponge cake

  • Italian ice has less Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 57% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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 less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2250%
Contains more Zinc +1866.7%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +735%
Contains more Selenium +18400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2250%
Contains more Zinc +1866.7%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +735%
Contains more Selenium +18400%

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 A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2850%
Contains more Folate +680%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2850%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +193.9%
Contains more Protein +24233.3%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +327.4%
Contains more Other +2500%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Water +193.9%
Contains more Protein +24233.3%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +327.4%
Contains more Other +2500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 0.03g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0.02g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 13.5g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 53kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 1mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.09mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 0mg 9mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 0mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 6mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 4mg 228mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.02mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 0.1µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 167IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 5µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 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 0mg 170mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 1.301g Italian ice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.