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, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, rice is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for sponge cake is 57% higher.
- Rice has less cholesterol.
- Sponge cake has a lower glycemic index (46) than rice (60).
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 170mg | 0mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.013mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 18.5µg | 7.5µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.472mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 57.7g | 28.17g | 10% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 2.69g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 130kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.28g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.301g | 0.077g | 6% |
| Folate | 39µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.58mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.649g | 0.076g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.576g | 0.088g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.546mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.204mg | 1.476mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.7g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins