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Marble cake vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marble cake and Sponge cake

  • Marble cake has more Phosphorus, and Copper, while Sponge cake has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 57% higher.
  • Sponge cake contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Marble cake. Marble cake contains 275mg of Phosphorus, while Sponge cake contains 100mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sponge cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 Calcium +81%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +611.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +81%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +611.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.58

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 39
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Water +848.4%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Fats +172.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Water +848.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 57.7g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 11.7g 4.3g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 57.7g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 297kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Sponge cake
Fiber 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 42mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 1.58mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 100mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 519mg 228mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.135mg 0.056mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 2.6µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 2IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.159mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.204mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 36µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.105mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.22mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.133mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.049mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.164mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.065mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 1.576g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.649g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.149g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.