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Sponge cake vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Garden rhubarb

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Garden rhubarb has more Vitamin C.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 57% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Garden rhubarb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Rhubarb, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 26% 25% 8.3% 7% 2.7% 6% 0.52% 26% 6%
Contains more IronIron +618.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +490%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1581.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.4%

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%
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 27% 6.1% 5.4% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.1% 5.5% 0% 73% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1170.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%
Contains more WaterWater +218.4%

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
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.099 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3941%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Garden rhubarb Opinion
Calories 297kcal 21kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 0.9g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.2g Sponge cake
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Garden rhubarb
Net carbs 57.7g 2.74g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 4.54g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Garden rhubarb
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Garden rhubarb
Calcium 42mg 86mg Garden rhubarb
Potassium 141mg 288mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 1.58mg 0.22mg Sponge cake
Sugar 1.1g Sponge cake
Fiber 1.8g Garden rhubarb
Copper 0.056mg 0.021mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.1mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 14mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 4mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 258IU 102IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A 77µg 5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.27mg Garden rhubarb
Manganese 0.167mg 0.196mg Garden rhubarb
Selenium 18.5µg 1.1µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.3mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.085mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.024mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 29.3µg Garden rhubarb
Folate 39µg 7µg Sponge cake
Choline 6.1mg Garden rhubarb
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.053g Garden rhubarb
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.039g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.099g 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
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 Garden rhubarb
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
11%
Garden rhubarb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
12%
Garden rhubarb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.