Angel food cake vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between angel food cake and sponge cake
- Angel food cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, sponge cake is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Sponge cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 57% more than angel food cake.
- Sponge cake has 3 times less Calcium than angel food cake. Angel food cake has 140mg of Calcium, while sponge cake has 42mg.
- Sponge cake contains less sodium.
- Angel food cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of angel food cake is 67, while the glycemic index of sponge cake is 46.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +742.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +153.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +516.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +437.5% |
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Carbs
~57.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2119.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 258kcal | 297kcal |
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| Protein | 5.9g | 7.3g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 4.3g |
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| Net carbs | 56.3g | 57.7g |
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| Carbs | 57.8g | 57.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 170mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 140mg | 42mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 141mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.58mg |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 324mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 749mg | 228mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 258IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 77µg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 18.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 1.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.546mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.37µg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 39µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.121g | 1.301g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.071g | 1.576g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 0.649g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.308mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.35mg |
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| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.59mg |
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| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.418mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.192mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.374mg |
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| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.395mg |
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| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.172mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.18g)
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 ($)
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.