Sponge cake vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sponge cake and Butter different?
- Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 246% higher.
- Sponge cake contains 79 times more Iron than Butter. While Sponge cake contains 1.58mg of Iron, Butter contains only 0.02mg.
- Butter has less Sodium.
Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Butter, without salt 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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +487.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +7800% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +555.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +316.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4075% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1750% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3080% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +785.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +396.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1866.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +117.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +868.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
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Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +758.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96066.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +63.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +3150% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1786.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1386.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 297kcal | 717kcal | |
Protein | 7.3g | 0.85g | |
Fats | 4.3g | 81.11g | |
Net carbs | 57.7g | 0.06g | |
Carbs | 57.7g | 0.06g | |
Cholesterol | 170mg | 215mg | |
Magnesium | 9mg | 2mg | |
Calcium | 42mg | 24mg | |
Potassium | 141mg | 24mg | |
Iron | 1.58mg | 0.02mg | |
Sugar | 0.06g | ||
Copper | 0.056mg | 0.016mg | |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.09mg | |
Phosphorus | 100mg | 24mg | |
Sodium | 228mg | 11mg | |
Vitamin A | 258IU | 2499IU | |
Vitamin A | 77µg | 684µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.32mg | ||
Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.004mg | |
Selenium | 18.5µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.005mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.034mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 0.042mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.11mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.003mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.17µg | |
Vitamin K | 7µg | ||
Folate | 39µg | 3µg | |
Choline | 18.8mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.301g | 50.489g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.576g | 23.43g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 3.01g | |
Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.012mg | |
Threonine | 0.308mg | 0.038mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.051mg | |
Leucine | 0.59mg | 0.083mg | |
Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.067mg | |
Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.021mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.041mg | |
Valine | 0.395mg | 0.057mg | |
Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.023mg | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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.