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Cauliflower vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cauliflower and sponge cake different?

  • Cauliflower is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, sponge cake is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for sponge cake is 57% higher.
  • Cauliflower has less sodium.

Cauliflower, raw and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +276.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2983.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.167mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater +213.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1061%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4535.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1993.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Sponge cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Sponge cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg 57%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg 54%
Selenium 0.6µg 18.5µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.301mg 19%
Carbs 4.97g 57.7g 18%
Iron 0.42mg 1.58mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg 15%
Calories 25kcal 297kcal 14%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 13%
Protein 1.92g 7.3g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.059mg 10%
Sodium 30mg 228mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 77µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.159mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Phosphorus 44mg 100mg 8%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Fats 0.28g 4.3g 6%
Saturated fat 0.13g 1.301g 5%
Potassium 299mg 141mg 5%
Folate 57µg 39µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 1.576g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.649g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 1.204mg 4%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.59mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.546mg 2%
Copper 0.039mg 0.056mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 42mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 9mg 1%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 57.7g N/A
Sugar 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.308mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.35mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0.59mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.192mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.374mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Sponge cake
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
30%
Cauliflower
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.171g)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.