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Garden rhubarb vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between garden rhubarb and sponge cake

  • Garden rhubarb has more vitamin C, while sponge cake has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Sponge cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 57% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in garden rhubarb is lower.
  • Garden rhubarb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garden rhubarb is 13, while the glycemic index of sponge cake is 46.

The food types used in this comparison are Rhubarb, raw 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 8.6% 26% 25% 8.3% 7% 2.7% 6% 0.52% 26% 6%
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 +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.4%
Contains more IronIron +618.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +490%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1581.8%

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 27% 1.7% 5.4% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.1% 5.5% 0% 73% 5.3% 3.3%
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% 26% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 WaterWater +218.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1170.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.099 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3941%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden rhubarb Sponge cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Garden rhubarb Sponge cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg 57%
Selenium 1.1µg 18.5µg 32%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.301mg 21%
Carbs 4.54g 57.7g 18%
Iron 0.22mg 1.58mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg 15%
Calories 21kcal 297kcal 14%
Protein 0.9g 7.3g 13%
Phosphorus 14mg 100mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.159mg 12%
Sodium 4mg 228mg 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.546mg 9%
Folate 7µg 39µg 8%
Vitamin A 5µg 77µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.204mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.053g 1.301g 6%
Fats 0.2g 4.3g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 0.649g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.039g 1.576g 4%
Potassium 288mg 141mg 4%
Calcium 86mg 42mg 4%
Copper 0.021mg 0.056mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.59mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.059mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.196mg 0.167mg 1%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 2.74g 57.7g N/A
Sugar 1.1g N/A
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 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb 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
11%
Garden rhubarb
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.