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Sponge cake vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sponge cake and Rice different?

  • Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus, however, Rice is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 57% higher.
  • Rice has less Cholesterol.

Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.6%

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%
Rice
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.163mg
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.8%
Contains more OtherOther +209.5%
Contains more WaterWater +132.8%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1690.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +753.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Rice Opinion
Calories 297kcal 130kcal Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 2.69g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.28g Sponge cake
Net carbs 57.7g 27.77g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 28.17g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Rice
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Rice
Calcium 42mg 10mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 35mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 1.2mg Sponge cake
Sugar 0.05g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.056mg 0.069mg Rice
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 43mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.167mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 18.5µg 7.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.013mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.39mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.093mg Rice
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 58µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.088g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.076g Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.031mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.096mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.116mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.222mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.097mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.063mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.144mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.164mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.063mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice 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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.