Sponge cake vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sponge cake and eggs
- Sponge cake has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 216% more than sponge cake.
- Sponge cake has 19 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While sponge cake has 1.204mg of vitamin B3, eggs have only 0.064mg.
- Sponge cake has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of sponge cake is higher.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1781.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93.5% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 2mg | 216% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 373mg | 68% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 1.11µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 30.8µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 1.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 1.398mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.513mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Protein | 7.3g | 12.58g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 172mg | 10% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 10.61g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 3.267g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.066mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 149µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 4.077g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 1.414g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 1.19mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Folate | 39µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.038g | 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.