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Sponge cake vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sponge cake and tomatoes

  • Sponge cake has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, tomatoes are higher in vitamin C.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 57% more than tomatoes.
  • Tomatoes have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of sponge cake is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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%
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more IronIron +485.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.059mg

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% 26% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Tomato
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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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +513.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +729.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +154.9%
Contains more WaterWater +221.5%

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
Tomato
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4983.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +681.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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 Tomato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sponge cake Tomato DV% diff.
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg 57%
Selenium 18.5µg 0µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.019mg 22%
Carbs 57.7g 3.89g 18%
Iron 1.58mg 0.27mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg 15%
Calories 297kcal 18kcal 14%
Protein 7.3g 0.88g 13%
Phosphorus 100mg 24mg 11%
Sodium 228mg 5mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.037mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.089mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.9µg 7%
Folate 39µg 15µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.301g 0.028g 6%
Fats 4.3g 0.2g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin A 77µg 42µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.576g 0.031g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.083g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.594mg 4%
Potassium 141mg 237mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.08mg 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.114mg 2%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Net carbs 57.7g 2.69g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 2.63g N/A
Copper 0.056mg 0.059mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.308mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.59mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.192mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Tomato
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%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.