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Sponge cake vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sponge cake and beef broiled

  • Sponge cake has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B1; however, beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 95% more.
  • Sponge cake has 3 times more vitamin B1 than beef broiled. Sponge cake has 0.159mg of vitamin B1, while beef broiled has 0.046mg.
  • Beef broiled is lower in cholesterol.
  • Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index than beef broiled.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 13% 12% 59% 19% 16% 43% 30% 22% 101%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1291.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.5%
Contains more IronIron +64.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +969.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 26% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +547.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +613.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +91.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.2%
Contains more FatsFats +258.4%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +323.1%

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 Beef broiled
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.64µg 95%
Zinc 0.59mg 6.31mg 52%
Protein 7.3g 25.93g 37%
Cholesterol 170mg 88mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 5.378mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.382mg 25%
Saturated fat 1.301g 5.895g 21%
Carbs 57.7g 0g 19%
Fats 4.3g 15.41g 17%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Phosphorus 100mg 198mg 14%
Iron 1.58mg 2.6mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.576g 6.668g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.176mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.046mg 9%
Vitamin A 77µg 3µg 8%
Folate 39µg 9µg 8%
Sodium 228mg 72mg 7%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.012mg 7%
Selenium 18.5µg 21.5µg 5%
Potassium 141mg 318mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 21mg 3%
Copper 0.056mg 0.085mg 3%
Calories 297kcal 250kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.658mg 2%
Calcium 42mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.484g 1%
Net carbs 57.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.308mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 0.59mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.192mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Sponge cake
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.