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Sugar vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar and Sponge cake different?

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate than Sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 57% higher.
  • Sugar has less Sodium.

Sugars, granulated 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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +3060%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6950%
Contains more Zinc +5800%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +4075%
Contains more Selenium +2983.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +3060%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6950%
Contains more Zinc +5800%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +4075%
Contains more Selenium +2983.3%

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.
Sugar
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +146900%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 +73.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +146900%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 57.7g Sugar
Protein 0g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 99.98g 57.7g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 297kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g Sponge cake
Calcium 1mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.05mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 0mg 9mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 0mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 2mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 1mg 228mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.007mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.004mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 0.6µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 0µg 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 Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.301g Sugar
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
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 - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.