Sponge cake vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Sponge cake and Ginger
- Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Ginger is richer in Copper.
- Sponge cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 57% more than Ginger.
- Ginger contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Ginger root, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2542.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +785.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +473.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +168.3% |
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +923.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +321.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 297kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 4.3g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 57.7g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 57.7g | 17.77g |
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| Cholesterol | 170mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 42mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 141mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 1.58mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 228mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 258IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 77µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 18.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 39µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.301g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.576g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.59mg | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.03mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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