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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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.
Ginger
Ginger
5
:
5
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Magnesium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +303.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Selenium +2542.9%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
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 +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +303.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Ginger
Ginger
5
:
7
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Folate +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +785.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Folate +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
4
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Water +168.3%
Contains more Protein +301.1%
Contains more Fats +473.3%
Contains more Carbs +224.7%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 Water +168.3%
Contains more Protein +301.1%
Contains more Fats +473.3%
Contains more Carbs +224.7%
Contains more Other +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.4%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Ginger Sponge cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 1.82g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0.75g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 17.77g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 80kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Sugar 1.7g Sponge cake
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.6mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 43mg 9mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 415mg 141mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 228mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.226mg 0.056mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.167mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.059mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.036mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.074mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.057mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.013mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.073mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.03mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 1.301g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.