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Sponge cake vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sponge cake and Tomato

  • Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Sponge cake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 57% more than Tomato.
  • Tomato has less Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +485.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.7%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.059
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +485.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.7%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.059

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.5%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.5%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +729.5%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Carbs +1383.3%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Water +221.5%
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +729.5%
Contains more Fats +2050%
Contains more Carbs +1383.3%
Contains more Other +154.9%
Contains more Water +221.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4983.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4983.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 57.7g 2.69g Sponge cake
Protein 7.3g 0.88g Sponge cake
Fats 4.3g 0.2g Sponge cake
Carbs 57.7g 3.89g Sponge cake
Calories 297kcal 18kcal Sponge cake
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Sponge cake
Fiber 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 42mg 10mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.58mg 0.27mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Tomato
Phosphorus 100mg 24mg Sponge cake
Potassium 141mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 228mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.59mg 0.17mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.056mg 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.167mg 0.114mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 77µg 42µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.037mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.019mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg 0.594mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 39µg 15µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 0µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.006mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg 0.027mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.018mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg 0.025mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg 0.027mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg 0.006mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.027mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg 0.018mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg 0.014mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg 0mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 1.301g 0.028g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g 0.031g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g 0.083g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sponge cake Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Sponge cake
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
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.