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Toffee vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Toffee and Sponge cake?

  • Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • Toffee has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sponge cake. While Toffee has 319µg of Vitamin A RAE, Sponge cake has only 77µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sponge cake is lower.

We used Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe types 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.
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +5166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +1766.7%
Contains more Manganese +8250%
Contains more Selenium +2212.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +5166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.5%
Contains more Zinc +391.7%
Contains more Copper +1766.7%
Contains more Manganese +8250%
Contains more Selenium +2212.5%

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.
Toffee
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Contains more Vitamin A +346.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4051.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 +346.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4051.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Folate +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +661.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Protein +582.2%
Contains more Water +5245.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +661.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Protein +582.2%
Contains more Water +5245.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +468.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 57.7g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 32.75g 4.3g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 57.7g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 297kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g Sponge cake
Calcium 34mg 42mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.03mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 4mg 9mg Sponge cake
Phosphorus 32mg 100mg Sponge cake
Potassium 51mg 141mg Sponge cake
Sodium 135mg 228mg Toffee
Zinc 0.12mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.003mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Manganese 0.002mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 0.8µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 1152IU 258IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 77µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.546mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 2µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.37µg Sponge cake
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
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 104mg 170mg Toffee
Trans Fat 0.674g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 20.565g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 1.576g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.649g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
12%
Toffee
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.