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Sponge cake vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sponge cake and Ice cream different?

  • Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Ice cream is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 42% higher.
  • Sponge cake contains 21 times more Manganese than Ice cream. While Sponge cake contains 0.167mg of Manganese, Ice cream contains only 0.008mg.
  • Ice cream has less Cholesterol.

Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Ice creams, vanilla are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.8%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.8%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +144.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Water +107.5%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +144.5%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Water +107.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 22.9g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 3.5g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 57.7g 23.6g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 207kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 21.22g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 42mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 1.58mg 0.09mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 100mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 141mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 228mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.59mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.056mg 0.023mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.008mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 1.8µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.041mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.24mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.116mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.048mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.045mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.146mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.195mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.316mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.258mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.081mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.157mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.217mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.088mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 44mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 1.301g 6.79g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.452g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.