Ginger vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ginger and sponge cake
- Ginger has more copper; however, sponge cake is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Sponge cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 57% more than ginger.
- Sponge cake has 4 times less copper than ginger. Ginger has 0.226mg of copper, while sponge cake has 0.056mg.
- Ginger contains less sodium.
- Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sponge cake is 46, while the glycemic index of ginger is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2542.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +785.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +254.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +168.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +473.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 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 | -84.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +923.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +321.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 170mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 18.5µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.301mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.056mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.37µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 57.7g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.58mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 7.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 297kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 228mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 77µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 141mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.059mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.546mg | 7% |
| Folate | 11µg | 39µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 1.301g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 0.75g | 4.3g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 1.576g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.204mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.649g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 57.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
9%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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