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Sponge cake vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sponge cake and Toffee?

  • Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • Sponge cake has 53 times more Iron than Toffee. While Sponge cake has 1.58mg of Iron, Toffee has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Toffee is lower.

We used Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe types 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 Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +5166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +1766.7%
Contains more Manganese +8250%
Contains more Selenium +2212.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +5166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +1766.7%
Contains more Manganese +8250%
Contains more Selenium +2212.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4051.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.5%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4051.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +582.2%
Contains more Water +5245.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Fats +661.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +582.2%
Contains more Water +5245.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Fats +661.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 7.3g 1.07g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 57.7g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 297kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g Sponge cake
Calcium 42mg 34mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.03mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 100mg 32mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 51mg Sponge cake
Sodium 228mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 0.59mg 0.12mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.003mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.167mg 0.002mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 0.8µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.008mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.068mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.029mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.134mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.009mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg 2µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0.11µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
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 104mg Toffee
Trans Fat 0.674g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 1.301g 20.565g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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?
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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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.