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Lamb vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Sponge cake?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Sponge cake is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Lamb has 8 times more Zinc than Sponge cake. Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, while Sponge cake has 0.59mg.
  • Sponge cake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
2
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +655.9%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +655.9%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Contains more Calcium +147.1%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
4
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +589.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +589.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Protein +235.9%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.5%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +235.9%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Water +82.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Sponge cake
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 24.52g 7.3g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 4.3g Lamb
Carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 294kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 17mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.88mg 1.58mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 100mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 141mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 228mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.59mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.056mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 26.4µg 18.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.204mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.546mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.059mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.37µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.089mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.308mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.35mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.59mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.418mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.192mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.374mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.395mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.172mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 170mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.576g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.649g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.