Sponge cake vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sponge cake and cheese
- Sponge cake has more iron; however, cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than sponge cake.
- Sponge cake has 11 times more iron than cheese. While sponge cake has 1.58mg of iron, cheese has only 0.14mg.
- Cheese has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of sponge cake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +85.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1028.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +518.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1590.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +448.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1940.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.3% |
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
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1767.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +674.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.4% |
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 18.867g | 80% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 710mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 455mg | 51% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 33.31g | 45% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 22.87g | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 1.1µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 330µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 3.64mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 99mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 9.246g | 19% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 653mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 28.5µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 0.14mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 3.09g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.428mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 0.059mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.027mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 1.421g | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 404kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Folate | 39µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 141mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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
21%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.