Chocolate sponge pudding vs Syrup sponge pudding
Overall, Chocolate sponge pudding has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chocolate sponge pudding | Syrup sponge pudding |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 412 kcal | 385 kcal |
| Fat | 20 g | 14.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Sugars | 33 g | 35 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 2 g |
| Additives | 10 | 7 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk | Eggs |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Syrup sponge pudding has 28% less fat (14.5 g vs 20 g).
- Chocolate sponge pudding has 16% less saturated fat (4.7 g vs 5.6 g).
- Chocolate sponge pudding has 56% less salt (0.4 g vs 0.9 g).
- Chocolate sponge pudding has 39% more fiber (3.3 g vs 2 g).
- Chocolate sponge pudding has 62% more protein (5.2 g vs 2 g).
- Chocolate sponge pudding has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Chocolate sponge pudding lists: Gluten, Milk.
Ingredients
Chocolate sponge pudding
Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)]. Pasteurised Whole Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Water, Maize Starch, Tapioca Starch, Skimmed Milk Powder, Palm Stearin, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Dried Egg White, Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide). Allergy Advice! for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain traces of nuts.
Syrup sponge pudding
Invert Sugar Syrup 33% (Invert Sugar Syrup, Water, Cornflour), Sugar, Pasteurised _Egg_, Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Humectant (Glycerol), Rapeseed Oil, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Water, Maize Flour, Raising Agents (Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Flavouring, Cornflour, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Stabiliser Xanthan Gum), Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chocolate sponge pudding or Syrup sponge pudding?
Overall, Chocolate sponge pudding has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Syrup sponge pudding has fewer calories: 385 kcal versus 412 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chocolate sponge pudding has less sugar: 33 g versus 35 g per 100 g.