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Sponge cake vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Mozzarella

  • Sponge cake has more Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 69% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 14 times less Sodium than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 228mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella contains 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains more IronIron +532%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1640.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +148.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1761.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +297.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +207.4%

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 Mozzarella
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 297kcal 280kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 4.3g 17.1g Mozzarella
Net carbs 57.7g 3.1g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 3.1g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 54mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 9mg 26mg Mozzarella
Calcium 42mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 141mg 95mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.25mg Sponge cake
Sugar 1.23g Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.027mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 100mg 524mg Mozzarella
Sodium 228mg 16mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 258IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 77µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 15.7µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.12mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 39µg 9µg Sponge cake
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 1.301g 10.867g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.509g Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella 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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.