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Sponge cake vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Broad bean

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Broad bean is higher in Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 57% more than Broad bean.
  • Broad bean has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Selenium +1750%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Selenium +1750%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +48.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 270
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +48.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 270
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +760%
Contains more Carbs +471.3%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +184.7%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +760%
Contains more Carbs +471.3%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +184.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 6.5g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 4.8g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.5g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 10.1g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 62kcal Sponge cake
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 42mg 18mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 1.5mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 100mg 73mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 228mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 0.59mg 0.47mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.06mg Broad bean
Manganese 0.167mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 18.5µg 1µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 14µg Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.128mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.09mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 1.2mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.066mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.029mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.048mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.178mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.215mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.37mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.313mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.037mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.195mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.235mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.115mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.142g Broad bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.02g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.303g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Broad bean
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
22%
Sponge cake
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.159g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.