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Sponge cake vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sponge cake and Lamb?

  • Sponge cake is richer in Vitamin A, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Lamb contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +659.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.9%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +655.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%

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% 15% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Lamb
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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% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +589.2%
~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +58.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.9%
Contains more FatsFats +387%
Contains more WaterWater +82.7%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +459.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Lamb Opinion
Calories 297kcal 294kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 4.3g 20.94g Lamb
Net carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 0g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 42mg 17mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 1.58mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.056mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 0.59mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 100mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 228mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.167mg 0.022mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.1mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.25mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 39µg 18µg Sponge cake
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.301g 8.83g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.308mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.35mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.59mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.418mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.192mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.395mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.172mg 0.777mg Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.