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Vanilla Sponge Cake

Vanilla Sponge Cake

EverydayCookedSweetened

Vanilla sponge cake is a classic dessert characterized by its light, airy texture achieved through whipped eggs as the primary leavening agent. This sweetened baked good combines flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, creating a delicate crumb structure that readily absorbs fillings like jam or cream. While lower in fat than butter-based cakes in traditional recipes, it remains carbohydrate-dense due to its sugar and flour content, with typical commercial versions containing 25-35g of sugar per slice. The cake's neutral flavor profile makes it a versatile base for layered desserts and celebratory occasion cakes.

Macro Impact

A 1 slice serving contains 238 calories, 6g protein, 46g carbs, and 3g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (80 g)
Amount per serving
Calories238
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g
4%
Saturated Fat1g
5%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat1g
Cholesterol136mg
45%
Sodium182mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate46g
17%
Dietary Fiber0.4g
1%
Total Sugars28g
Includes Added Sugars24g
48%
Protein6g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium34mg
3%
Iron1mg
7%
Potassium113mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
46 / 275 g
17%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
1%
Sugars
28 g
Added Sugars
24 / 50 g
48%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
18 g
Fat
Total Fat
3 / 78 g
4%
Monounsaturated
1 / 31 g
4%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
1 / 23 g
4%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
136 / 300 g
45%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
3%
Omega 9
1 g
Protein
Protein
6 / 80 g
7%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
4%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
18%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
15%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
14%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
13%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
15%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
21%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
22%
Valine
0 / 2 g
15%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
11%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
20%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
6%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
9%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
4%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
12%
Folate
31 / 400 mcg
8%
Vitamin A
62 / 800 mcg
8%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
34 / 1k mg
3%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
5%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
10%
Magnesium
7 / 370 mg
2%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
7%
Phosphorous
80 / 700 mg
11%
Potassium
113 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
15 / 55 mcg
27%
Sodium
182 / 2.3k mg
8%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
9 / 150 mcg
6%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
24 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
30 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cake, sponge, commercially prepared. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172706.
  2. 2.Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172707.
  3. 3.Cake, sponge, commercial. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3786.
  4. 4.Cake, sponge, homemade. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3787.
  5. 5.Cake, sponge, plain, commercial, uniced, unfilled. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F002178.

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