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Sponge cake vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sponge cake and Chocolate?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 108% higher.
  • Sponge cake has 21 times more Cholesterol than Chocolate. Sponge cake has 170mg of Cholesterol, while Chocolate has 8mg.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
1
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9
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Selenium +516.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +407.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106%
Contains more Potassium +296.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +240.7%
Contains more Copper +1735.7%
Contains more Manganese +749.7%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Selenium +516.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +407.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106%
Contains more Potassium +296.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +240.7%
Contains more Copper +1735.7%
Contains more Manganese +749.7%

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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
9
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +416%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.9%
Sponge cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +416%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
3
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Water +2930.9%
Contains more Fats +627.4%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Water +2930.9%
Contains more Fats +627.4%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
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:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.3%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 54.17g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 4.88g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 57.7g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 297kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Sponge cake
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 42mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.58mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 9mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 100mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 141mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 228mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.59mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.056mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.167mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 18.5µg 3µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 50IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 2µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.025mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.05mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.725mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.297mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.042mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.23µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 170mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 18.519g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Sponge cake
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.