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Sugar substitute vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar substitute and Sponge cake

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Sponge cake is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 84% more than Sponge cake.
  • Sugar substitute has 3 times more Sodium than Sponge cake. While Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, Sponge cake has only 228mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
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9
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Calcium +1992.9%
Contains more Iron +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Sponge cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +1992.9%
Contains more Iron +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +261.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.1%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +659.1%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
0
:
9
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Sponge cake
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 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
3
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Other +210%
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +221.7%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Sponge cake
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 Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Other +210%
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +221.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 57.7g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 84.77g 57.7g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 297kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 42mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 6mg 9mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 8mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 39mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 572mg 228mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.04mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.007mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.022mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.37µg Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 170mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 1.301g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.