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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.
  • 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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 13% 12% 59% 19% 16% 43% 30% 22% 101%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.9%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +655.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +589.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +459.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 294kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Protein 24.52g 7.3g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 4.3g Lamb
Net carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 97mg 170mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 42mg Sponge cake
Potassium 310mg 141mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.58mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.056mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.59mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 100mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 228mg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 26.4µg 18.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.37µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 39µg Sponge cake
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.301g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.576g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.649g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Sponge cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
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?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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.