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Sponge cake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Cheesecake

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake has more Vitamin A.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 1.204mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cheesecake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +150.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +117.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.571mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +423.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55.1%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +447.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Cheesecake Opinion
Calories 297kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Protein 7.3g 5.5g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 22.5g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 57.7g 25.1g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 25.5g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 55mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Cheesecake
Calcium 42mg 51mg Cheesecake
Potassium 141mg 90mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.63mg Sponge cake
Sugar 21.8g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Copper 0.056mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.51mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 93mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 438mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 77µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.14mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 5.2µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.028mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.193mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.195mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.052mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.17µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 39µg 18µg Sponge cake
Choline 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 9.921g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.602g Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.064mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.222mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.281mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.464mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.372mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.136mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.258mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.314mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.133mg Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.005g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Cheesecake
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
18%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.