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Sponge cake vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sponge cake and Custard

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Custard has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 40% higher.
  • Custard has 24 times less Manganese than Sponge cake. Sponge cake has 0.167mg of Manganese, while Custard has 0.007mg.
  • Custard is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Iron +364.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +2285.7%
Contains more Selenium +208.3%
Contains more Calcium +231%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +364.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +2285.7%
Contains more Selenium +208.3%
Contains more Calcium +231%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%

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 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +812.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +812.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83%
Contains more Carbs +227.8%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +149.8%
Equal in Fats - 4
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +83%
Contains more Carbs +227.8%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +149.8%
Equal in Fats - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Custard Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 17.6g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 3.99g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 4g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 17.6g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 122kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 4.82g Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 139mg Custard
Iron 1.58mg 0.34mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 100mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 141mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 228mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.59mg 0.51mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.007mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 6µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 182IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 52µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.061mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.22mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.132mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 39µg 9µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.082mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.207mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.337mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.214mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.091mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.173mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.233mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.092mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 51mg Custard
Saturated Fat 1.301g 2.032g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.003g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 1.127g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.312g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.