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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +378.8%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1662.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +490%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Selenium +18400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +378.8%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1662.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +490%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +7576.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14600%
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 Other +7576.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Protein 0g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 0g 4.3g Sponge cake
Carbs 0g 57.7g Sponge cake
Calories 0kcal 297kcal Sponge cake
Calcium 24mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.33mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 1mg 9mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 0mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 8mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 38758mg 228mg Sponge cake
Zinc 0.1mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.03mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.1mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 0.1µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 0IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 0µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Tryptophan 0mg 0.089mg Sponge cake
Threonine 0mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 0mg 170mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 1.301g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.576g Sponge cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.649g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
22%
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.