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Rice vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice and Sponge cake different?

  • Rice is higher in Manganese, however, Sponge cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Sponge cake is 57% higher.
  • Rice contains 3 times more Manganese than Sponge cake. While Rice contains 0.472mg of Manganese, Sponge cake contains only 0.167mg.
  • Rice has less Saturated Fat.

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Rice
Rice
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 CopperCopper +23.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.7%

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.
Rice
Rice
5
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.159mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
1
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +132.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.8%
Contains more OtherOther +209.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1690.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +753.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 130kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Protein 2.69g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0.28g 4.3g Sponge cake
Net carbs 27.77g 57.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 28.17g 57.7g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg Rice
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Rice
Calcium 10mg 42mg Sponge cake
Potassium 35mg 141mg Sponge cake
Iron 1.2mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Sugar 0.05g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.069mg 0.056mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 43mg 100mg Sponge cake
Sodium 1mg 228mg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.167mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.159mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 1.204mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.059mg Rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Folate 58µg 39µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 1.301g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.649g Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.096mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.222mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.097mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.063mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.164mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.063mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
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
Rice 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
12%
Rice
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.224g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice 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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.