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Sponge cake vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sponge cake and Fudge

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Fudge has more Copper, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 52% higher.
  • Fudge has 10 times less Folate than Sponge cake. Sponge cake has 39µg of Folate, while Fudge has 4µg.
  • Fudge is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +640%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Copper +487.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.7%
Equal in Potassium - 134
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 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +640%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Copper +487.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.7%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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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Fudge
Contains more Vitamin A +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.7%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +311.1%
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 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.7%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +311.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +205.4%
Contains more Water +199.7%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Fats +142.1%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +205.4%
Contains more Water +199.7%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Fats +142.1%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Fudge Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 74.74g Fudge
Protein 7.3g 2.39g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 10.41g Fudge
Carbs 57.7g 76.44g Fudge
Calories 297kcal 411kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g Sponge cake
Fiber 1.7g Fudge
Calcium 42mg 49mg Fudge
Iron 1.58mg 1.77mg Fudge
Magnesium 9mg 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 100mg 71mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 134mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 45mg Fudge
Zinc 0.59mg 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.056mg 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.167mg 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 18.5µg 2.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 159IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 44µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.026mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.085mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.176mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.14mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.012mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 4µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.09µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
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 14mg Fudge
Trans Fat 0.165g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 6.448g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.373g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.