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Sponge cake vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sponge cake and Brunost

  • Sponge cake has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brunost covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Sponge cake.
  • Brunost contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 170mg of Cholesterol, while Brunost contains 94mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +203.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +317.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +852.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +899.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344%

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% 15% 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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +554.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.3%
Contains more WaterWater +118.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.2%
Contains more FatsFats +586.3%
Contains more OtherOther +265.4%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +399.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%

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 Brunost
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Brunost Opinion
Calories 297kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 7.3g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 4.3g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 57.7g 42.65g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 42.65g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 94mg Brunost
Magnesium 9mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 42mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 141mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 1.58mg 0.52mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 0.59mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 100mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 228mg 600mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 77µg 334µg Brunost
Manganese 0.167mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 14.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.813mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.42µg Brunost
Folate 39µg 5µg Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 19.16g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.308mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.59mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.418mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.192mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.395mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.172mg 0.293mg Brunost
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.