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Sponge cake vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Macaroon

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Macaroon is higher in Copper.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 94% more than Sponge cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.1%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.7%
Contains more Copper +380.4%
Equal in Sodium - 241
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.1%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.7%
Contains more Copper +380.4%
Equal in Sodium - 241

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Water +155.7%
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.22
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Water +155.7%
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.61
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.61

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 56.12g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 3.02g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 57.7g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 297kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Sponge cake
Fiber 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 42mg 5mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.82mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 100mg 68mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 123mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 241mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.056mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 6.8µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.06mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.22mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 39µg 3µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
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 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 1.301g 20.099g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.798g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.