Cornmeal vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cornmeal and sponge cake?
- Cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet sponge cake is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Sponge cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 57% higher.
- Cornmeal has 5 times more folate than sponge cake. Cornmeal has 209µg of folate, while sponge cake has 39µg.
- Cornmeal contains less sodium.
- Sponge cake has a lower glycemic index than cornmeal.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +435.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +163% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.9% |
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Protein
~7.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
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 | -83.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 170mg | 57% |
| Folate | 209µg | 39µg | 43% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 1.58mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.159mg | 33% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 1.204mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 18.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.37µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 228mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 77µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 57.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.546mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.301mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 1.301g | 5% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 297kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 4.3g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 1.576g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 0.649g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 7.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 57.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 142mg | 141mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.61g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.081g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.