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Sponge cake vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Roquefort

  • Sponge cake has more Iron, however, Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake has 3 times more Iron than Roquefort. While Sponge cake has 1.58mg of Iron, Roquefort has only 0.56mg.
  • Roquefort has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more IronIron +182.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292%

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.6%
~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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2785%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.1%
Contains more FatsFats +612.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.9%
Contains more OtherOther +395.4%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +437.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Roquefort Opinion
Calories 297kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 7.3g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 4.3g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 57.7g 2g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 2g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 90mg Roquefort
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 42mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 141mg 91mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.56mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.034mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 100mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 228mg 1809mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 77µg 294µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.167mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 14.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.734mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 39µg 49µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 1.301g 19.263g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.308mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.59mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.418mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.192mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.395mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.172mg 0.602mg Roquefort
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 Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.