Cake, sponge, commercially prepared vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cake, sponge, commercially prepared and white cake
- White cake has less iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Cake, sponge, commercially prepared covers your daily cholesterol needs 34% more than white cake.
- White cake contains 6 times less choline than cake, sponge, commercially prepared. Cake, sponge, commercially prepared contains 37.1mg of choline, while white cake contains 6mg.
- White cake has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, commercially prepared and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 IronIron | +134.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +518.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
61 g
Water:
29.7 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Carbs
~63.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.448 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +289% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 102mg | 1mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.72mg | 1.16mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 284mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.802g | 3.897g | 14% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 10.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.448g | 2.162g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.243mg | 0.128mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0.06µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.949g | 3.692g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.189mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.1mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.478mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.932mg | 1.063mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Folate | 47µg | 31µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 9.1µg | 10.7µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.277mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.4g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61g | 63.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 60.5g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 8IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 99mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 36.66g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.213mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.251mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.297mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.281mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
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
24%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cake, sponge, commercially prepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cake, sponge, commercially prepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cake, sponge, commercially prepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cake, sponge, commercially prepared is relatively richer in vitamins
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.