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Macaroon vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Sponge cake

  • Macaroon has more Copper, however, Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 94% more than Sponge cake.
  • Macaroon has 5 times more Copper than Sponge cake. While Macaroon has 0.269mg of Copper, Sponge cake has only 0.056mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
7
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.7%
Contains more Copper +380.4%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.1%
Equal in Sodium - 228
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.7%
Contains more Copper +380.4%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +172.1%
Equal in Sodium - 228

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
4
:
7
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
2
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Water +155.7%
Equal in Carbs - 57.7
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
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
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Protein +141.7%
Contains more Water +155.7%
Equal in Carbs - 57.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
1
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.576
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.576

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 3.02g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 22.55g 4.3g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 57.7g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 297kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Sponge cake
Fiber 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.82mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 123mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 241mg 228mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.73mg 0.59mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.056mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 6.8µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.059mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
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 0mg 170mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 1.576g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.649g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Sponge cake
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
4%
Macaroon
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.798g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.