Sponge cake nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Sponge cake
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
46 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake) (63 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
3.5 (acidic )
Calories
297
Cholesterol
Carbs
Vitamin B2
Retinol
Vitamin A
Explanation: The given food contains more Cholesterol than 93% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Cholesterol than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Vitamin B2, Retinol, and Vitamin A.
Sponge cake Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 15%
7.3 g of 50 g
15%
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.3 g of 65 g
7%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
57.7 g of 300 g
19%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
29.4 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
1.3 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
57%
Cholesterol 170mg
10%
Sodium 228mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
42mg
4%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
141mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
42 mg of 1,000 mg
4%
Iron:
1.58 mg of 8 mg
20%
Magnesium:
9 mg of 420 mg
2%
Phosphorus:
100 mg of 700 mg
14%
Potassium:
141 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
228 mg of 2,300 mg
10%
Zinc:
0.59 mg of 11 mg
5%
Copper:
0.056 mg of 1 mg
6%
Manganese:
0.167 mg of 2 mg
7%
Selenium:
18.5 µg of 55 µg
34%
Choline:
mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
42 mg
TOP 37%
Sodium
228 mg
TOP 40%
Iron
1.58 mg
TOP 46%
Selenium
18.5 µg
TOP 48%
Manganese
0.167 mg
TOP 54%
Phosphorus
100 mg
TOP 64%
Zinc
0.59 mg
TOP 66%
Potassium
141 mg
TOP 73%
Copper
0.056 mg
TOP 77%
Magnesium
9 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
258 IU of 5,000 IU
5%
Vitamin E :
mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.159 mg of 1 mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.301 mg of 1 mg
23%
Vitamin B3:
1.204 mg of 16 mg
8%
Vitamin B5:
0.546 mg of 5 mg
11%
Vitamin B6:
0.059 mg of 1 mg
5%
Folate:
39 µg of 400 µg
10%
Vitamin B12:
0.37 µg of 2 µg
15%
Vitamin K:
µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
0.301 mg
TOP 25%
Vitamin A
258 IU
TOP 31%
Folate
39 µg
TOP 38%
Vitamin B1
0.159 mg
TOP 38%
Vitamin B12
0.37 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B5
0.546 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B3
1.204 mg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B6
0.059 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
89 mg of 280 mg
32%
Threonine:
308 mg of 1,050 mg
29%
Isoleucine:
350 mg of 1,400 mg
25%
Leucine:
590 mg of 2,730 mg
22%
Lysine:
418 mg of 2,100 mg
20%
Methionine:
192 mg of 1,050 mg
18%
Phenylalanine:
374 mg of 1,750 mg
21%
Valine:
395 mg of 1,820 mg
22%
Histidine:
172 mg of 700 mg
25%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.649 g
All nutrients for Sponge cake per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 17% | 52% | 7.3g |
2.6 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 7% | 54% | 4.3g |
7.7 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 19% | 17% | 57.7g |
2 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 15% | 30% | 297kcal |
6.3 times more than Orange 
|
| Calcium | 4% | 37% | 42mg |
3 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 20% | 46% | 1.58mg |
1.6 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 2% | 86% | 9mg |
15.6 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 14% | 64% | 100mg |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 4% | 73% | 141mg |
Equal to Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 10% | 40% | 228mg |
2.1 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 5% | 66% | 0.59mg |
10.7 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 6% | 77% | 0.06mg |
2.5 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 13% | 38% | 0.16mg |
1.7 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 23% | 25% | 0.3mg |
2.3 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 8% | 66% | 1.2mg |
8 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 11% | 55% | 0.55mg |
2.1 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 5% | 76% | 0.06mg |
2 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 10% | 38% | 39µg |
1.6 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 15% | 53% | 0.37µg |
1.9 times less than Pork 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 80% | 0.09mg |
3.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 78% | 0.31mg |
2.3 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 78% | 0.35mg |
2.6 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 80% | 0.59mg |
4.1 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 78% | 0.42mg |
1.1 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 76% | 0.19mg |
2 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 80% | 0.37mg |
1.8 times less than Egg 
|
| Valine | 0% | 80% | 0.4mg |
5.1 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 81% | 0.17mg |
4.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 57% | 7% | 170mg |
2.2 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 7% | 56% | 1.3g |
4.5 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 58% | 1.58g |
6.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 55% | 0.65g |
72.7 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.