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Sponge cake vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sponge cake and Wheat Bread different?

  • Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 57% higher.
  • Wheat Bread has less Cholesterol.

Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
1
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +158.9%
Contains more Magnesium +555.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Copper +253.6%
Contains more Manganese +724.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.5%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +158.9%
Contains more Magnesium +555.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Copper +253.6%
Contains more Manganese +724.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.5%

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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
3
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Folate +120.5%
Sponge cake
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Folate +120.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
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2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Other +113.1%
Equal in Fats - 4.27
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Other +113.1%
Equal in Fats - 4.27
Equal in Carbs - 55.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
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2
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165%

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 Wheat Bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 51.07g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.3g 4.27g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 55.77g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g Sponge cake
Fiber 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 42mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 1.58mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 9mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 100mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 141mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 228mg 601mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.056mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.167mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 18.5µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.456mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 39µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.308mg 0.299mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.258mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.461mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.215mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.105mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.315mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.31mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.15mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 1.019g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.