Nutritional comparison between the two food products

The only different between the two food products is the flour-based products that i used as an ingredient.

Flour-based products

– Wholemeal Flour & Plain White Flour

Here is the different in grain structure that affect its nutrients content as the structure of the two flour is different.

Wholemeal Flour a.k.a Whole Grains

- contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm
- HIGH in protein, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and many B vitamins
* as proven in the Nutritional analysis table below

Plain Flour a.k.a Refined Grains

- removes the bran and germ
- LOW in protein, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and many B vitamins
- contain endosperm only


obtain info frm Understanding food 3rd edition by Amy Brown

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Grain Structure

Husk
– rough outer covering protecting the grain

Bran
– hard outer covering just under the husk that protects the grain’s soft endosperm
- compose of 14.5% of the grain weight
- excellent source of fiber(hemicellulose & cellulose),minerals, protein, phosphorus, water-soluble vitamins (thiamin,riboflavin,niacin) & some fat

Endosperm
- largest portion of the grain, containing all of the grain’s starch
- compose of 83% of the grain weight
- excellent source of complex carbohydrate (starch) & protein

Germ
– smallest portion of the grain, and the embryo for a future plant
- compose of 2.5% of the grain weight
- excellent source of fat, with some incomplete protein, B-vitamins (thiamin,riboflavin,niacin), & minerals (iron)

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF EGGS

Adding eggs to cake batter increases its nutritional content by supplying

-Protein
-Fat-soluble vitamins

[Vit A,D,E & K]
-B Vitamins
-Cholesterol
-Fat

obtain info frm Understanding food 3rd edition by Amy Brown

Sponge Cake Calories and Nutrition per Serving (1 Serving=1 Slice/53g)

Calories - 243
Protein -3.4
Carbohydrate - 27.8
Fat - 13.9
Fibre - 0.5

Obtain info frm http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories-in-food/buns-cakes/Sponge-Cake.htm

ANALYSIS PER ITEAM OF SPONGE CAKE

Obtain info frm Understanding Nutrition 11 edition by Ellie Whitney & Sharon Rady Rolfes