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Table salt vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between table salt and sponge cake

  • Table salt contains less selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate than sponge cake.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1675% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in sponge cake is lower.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of table salt is 0, while the glycemic index of sponge cake is 46.

The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1662.5%
Contains more IronIron +378.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +490%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18400%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 26% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +7576.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Sponge cake DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 228mg 1675%
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg 57%
Selenium 0.1µg 18.5µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.301mg 23%
Carbs 0g 57.7g 19%
Iron 0.33mg 1.58mg 16%
Calories 0kcal 297kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg 15%
Protein 0g 7.3g 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 100mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.159mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.546mg 11%
Folate 0µg 39µg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 77µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.204mg 8%
Fats 0g 4.3g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.301g 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.059mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.649g 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.59mg 4%
Potassium 8mg 141mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.576g 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.167mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.056mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 9mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 42mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 57.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.308mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.35mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.59mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.192mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.374mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 38530mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.