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Sponge cake vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Egg

  • Sponge cake has more Vitamin B1, however, Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 216% more than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Egg. While Sponge cake has 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, Egg has only 0.066mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +542.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +3471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.5%

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.
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%
Egg
Egg
10
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1781.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5051.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.3%
Contains more FatsFats +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +153.8%

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Egg Opinion
Calories 297kcal 155kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 12.58g Egg
Fats 4.3g 10.61g Egg
Net carbs 57.7g 1.12g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 1.12g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 373mg Sponge cake
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Egg
Calcium 42mg 50mg Egg
Potassium 141mg 126mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 1.19mg Sponge cake
Sugar 1.12g Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg Egg
Phosphorus 100mg 172mg Egg
Sodium 228mg 124mg Egg
Vitamin A 258IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A 77µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.167mg 0.026mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.066mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.064mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Folate 39µg 44µg Egg
Choline 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 1.301g 3.267g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.414g Egg
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.308mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.59mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.418mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.192mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.395mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.172mg 0.298mg Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Egg
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
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.