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White chocolate vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between White chocolate and Sponge cake

  • White chocolate has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Sponge cake has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% higher.
  • Sponge cake contains 5 times less Calcium than White chocolate. White chocolate contains 199mg of Calcium, while Sponge cake contains 42mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sponge cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, white chocolate 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 +373.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76%
Contains more Potassium +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Iron +558.3%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.056
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +373.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76%
Contains more Potassium +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Iron +558.3%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.056

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.059
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Folate +457.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +646.3%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Water +2161.5%
Equal in Carbs - 57.7
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +646.3%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Water +2161.5%
Equal in Carbs - 57.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 57.7g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 32.09g 4.3g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 57.7g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 297kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g Sponge cake
Fiber 0.2g White chocolate
Calcium 199mg 42mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 12mg 9mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg 100mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 141mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 228mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 0.59mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 4.5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 30IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.546mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 7µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.37µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
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 21mg 170mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.412g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 1.576g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.649g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.