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Sponge cake vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sponge cake and Italian ice

  • Italian ice has less Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily Cholesterol needs 57% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
9
:
1
Italian ice
Italian ice
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2250%
Contains more Zinc +1866.7%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +735%
Contains more Selenium +18400%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Italian ice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Iron +1655.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2250%
Contains more Zinc +1866.7%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +735%
Contains more Selenium +18400%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%

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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
8
:
1
Italian ice
Italian ice
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2850%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Sponge cake
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%
Italian ice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10820%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2850%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
4
:
1
Italian ice
Italian ice
Contains more Protein +24233.3%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +327.4%
Contains more Other +2500%
Contains more Water +193.9%
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Italian ice
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +24233.3%
Contains more Fats +21400%
Contains more Carbs +327.4%
Contains more Other +2500%
Contains more Water +193.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 13.5g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 0.03g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.02g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 13.5g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 53kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 1mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.09mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 0mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 0mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 6mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.59mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.01mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 0.1µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 167IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.005mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.01mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.715mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.005mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.002mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
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 0mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0g Italian ice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.