Mousse vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mousse and sponge cake?
- Mousse is richer in calcium, yet sponge cake is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Mousse's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% higher.
- Mousse has 2 times more calcium than sponge cake. Mousse has 96mg of calcium, while sponge cake has 42mg.
- Sponge cake contains less saturated fat.
We used Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 AVitamin A | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +724.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
16 g
Carbs:
16.07 g
Water:
62.94 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +272.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.879 g
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 | +219% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.151g | 1.301g | 36% |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 18.5µg | 20% |
| Fats | 16g | 4.3g | 18% |
| Carbs | 16.07g | 57.7g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.58mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.159mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.027g | 1.576g | 9% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 228mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 1.204mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 140µg | 77µg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 7.3g | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 39µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.37µg | 4% |
| Calories | 225kcal | 297kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.879g | 0.649g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.47g | 57.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 143mg | 141mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.81g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mousse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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