Sponge cake vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sponge cake and romano cheese
- Sponge cake has more vitamin B1, iron, and folate; however, romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% more.
- Sponge cake has 6 times more folate than romano cheese. Sponge cake has 39µg of folate, while romano cheese has 7µg.
- Romano cheese is lower in cholesterol.
- Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index than romano cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheese, romano.
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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 | +64% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +735% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2433.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +660% |
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 | +329.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +202.7% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1489.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +335.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +526.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.9% |
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Water
~30.91g
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +397.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.593g
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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| Calcium | 42mg | 1064mg | 102% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 760mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 17.115g | 72% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 1433mg | 52% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 31.8g | 49% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 26.94g | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 1.12µg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 104mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 3.63g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 2.58mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 7.838g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 0.77mg | 10% |
| Folate | 39µg | 7µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 41mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 14.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 387kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 96µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.424mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 141mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.73g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 0.593g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano 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.