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Sponge cake vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sponge cake and Orange

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Orange has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 59% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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%
Orange
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +1480%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +742.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +568%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Calcium ~40mg

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%
Orange
Orange
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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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +652.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Orange
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +676.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3483.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.1%
Contains more OtherOther +195.5%
Contains more WaterWater +195.1%

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
Orange
Orange
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6752.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2496%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Orange Opinion
Calories 297kcal 47kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 0.94g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.12g Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 57.7g 9.35g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 11.75g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Orange
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Orange
Calcium 42mg 40mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 181mg Orange
Iron 1.58mg 0.1mg Sponge cake
Sugar 9.35g Sponge cake
Fiber 2.4g Orange
Copper 0.056mg 0.045mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.07mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 14mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 258IU 225IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 11µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.167mg 0.025mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 0.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.087mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.282mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.25mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.06mg Orange
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 30µg Sponge cake
Choline 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.023g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.025g Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.015mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.025mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.023mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.047mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.031mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.04mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.018mg Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Orange
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
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.