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Sponge cake vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sponge cake and caviar?

  • Sponge cake has less vitamin B12, iron, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium than caviar.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 818% higher.
  • Sponge cake contains less cholesterol.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index than sponge cake.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular types in this comparison.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +651.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.1%

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% 26% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Caviar
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +903.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5305.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.2%
~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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1342.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237%
Contains more FatsFats +316.3%
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%
Contains more OtherOther +361.5%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1041%

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 Caviar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 20µg 818%
Cholesterol 170mg 588mg 139%
Iron 1.58mg 11.88mg 129%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Selenium 18.5µg 65.5µg 85%
Magnesium 9mg 300mg 69%
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 3.5mg 59%
Sodium 228mg 1500mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 7.405g 45%
Phosphorus 100mg 356mg 37%
Protein 7.3g 24.6g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.62mg 25%
Calcium 42mg 275mg 23%
Vitamin A 77µg 271µg 22%
Fats 4.3g 17.9g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.32mg 20%
Carbs 57.7g 4g 18%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.301g 4.06g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.576g 4.631g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.12mg 7%
Copper 0.056mg 0.11mg 6%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.19mg 3%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.95mg 3%
Folate 39µg 50µg 3%
Calories 297kcal 264kcal 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Potassium 141mg 181mg 1%
Net carbs 57.7g 4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.308mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.59mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.192mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.