Sponge cake vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sponge cake and chocolate brownie different?
- Sponge cake is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while chocolate brownie is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin A, and magnesium.
- Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 37% more than sponge cake.
- Sponge cake contains 2 times more cholesterol than chocolate brownie. Sponge cake contains 170mg of cholesterol, while chocolate brownie contains 73mg.
Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +488.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +592.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251.5% |
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 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +131.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +576.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.2% |
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
7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +587.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1350.2% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 9.412g | 58% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 29.1g | 38% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.388mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 73mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 7.319g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 10.839g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.587mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 11.5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 176µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.16µg | 9% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 466kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 343mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.328mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.97mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 1.84mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Folate | 39µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 50.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 6.2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 0.982mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 50.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.006g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.018g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.