Flour vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flour and sponge cake
- Flour has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, sponge cake is higher in vitamin B12.
- Sponge cake covers your daily cholesterol needs 57% more than flour.
- Sponge cake contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than flour. Flour contains 0.785mg of vitamin B1, while sponge cake contains 0.159mg.
- Flour has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of flour is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +308.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +393.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +369.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +338.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +146.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
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 | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1711.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 170mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.159mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.58mg | 38% |
| Folate | 183µg | 39µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 1.204mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 18.5µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.167mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.37µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.301mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.056mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 228mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 77µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 57.7g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 7.3g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 1.301g | 5% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 4.3g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 1.576g | 4% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.649g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.546mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 141mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 57.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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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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
46%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.146g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins