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

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Summary of differences between Pineapple cake and Sponge cake

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12737% more than Sponge cake.
  • Pineapple cake has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Sponge cake. While Pineapple cake has 5.194g of Monounsaturated Fat, Sponge cake has only 1.576g.
  • Sponge cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.58mg

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.
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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +362.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~258IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.204mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +181.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
~equal in Water ~29.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 +229.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 319kcal 297kcal Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 12.1g 4.3g Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 57.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 50.5g 57.7g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 22mg 170mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Pineapple cake
Calcium 120mg 42mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 141mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.056mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 82mg 100mg Sponge cake
Sodium 319mg 228mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 253IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A 62µg 77µg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.159mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Folate 26µg 39µg Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 1.301g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 1.576g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 0.649g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.117mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.264mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.143mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.074mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.167mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.081mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.015g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.614g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.