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Sponge cake vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Sherbet

  • Sherbet contains less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE than Sponge cake.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 56% higher.
  • Sherbet contains 12 times less Selenium than Sponge cake. Sponge cake contains 18.5µg of Selenium, while Sherbet contains 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sherbet is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Sherbet, orange.

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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 Iron +1028.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +1028.6%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +46.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +563.6%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Water +124.8%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +563.6%
Contains more Fats +115%
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Water +124.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 29.1g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 1.1g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 2g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 30.4g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 144kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 24.32g Sponge cake
Fiber 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 42mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 1.58mg 0.14mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 40mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 96mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 46mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.59mg 0.48mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.028mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.011mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 1.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 46IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 12µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.027mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.097mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.063mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.224mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.023mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 4µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.13µg 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
Cholesterol 170mg 1mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 1.301g 1.16g Sherbet
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.53g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.08g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Sherbet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Sponge cake
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.