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Sponge cake vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sponge cake and Pretzel

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 57% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pretzel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
3
:
7
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Selenium +320.5%
Contains more Iron +189.9%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +178.6%
Contains more Manganese +507.8%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Selenium +320.5%
Contains more Iron +189.9%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +58.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.3%
Contains more Copper +178.6%
Contains more Manganese +507.8%

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.
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
3
:
9
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +325.6%
Sponge cake
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%
Pretzel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +325.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
2
:
3
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +839.3%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Contains more Other +170%
Sponge cake
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Pretzel
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +839.3%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Contains more Other +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
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2
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.9%
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 7.3g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 4.3g 2.93g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 297kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Sponge cake
Fiber 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 42mg 27mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 100mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 141mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 228mg 1240mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.59mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.056mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.167mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 18.5µg 4.4µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 0IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.322mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 39µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.308mg 0.25mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.59mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.418mg 0.257mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.177mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.395mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.172mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.727g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sponge cake Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1012mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.