Angel food cake vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Angel food cake and Shortcake
- Angel food cake has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Shortcake has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- Angel food cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% more.
- Angel food cake has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Shortcake. Angel food cake has 0.491mg of Vitamin B2, while Shortcake has 0.272mg.
- Shortcake is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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.
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Phosphorus
+126.6%
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Calcium
+46.4%
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Iron
+388.5%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+14%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Zinc
+585.7%
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Manganese
+288.2%
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Selenium
+132.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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Phosphorus
+126.6%
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Calcium
+46.4%
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Iron
+388.5%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+14%
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Zinc
+585.7%
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Manganese
+288.2%
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Selenium
+132.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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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Vitamin B2
+80.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+204.9%
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Vitamin B3
+191.4%
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Vitamin B5
+25.3%
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Folate
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.03
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Vitamin B2
+80.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+204.9%
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Vitamin B3
+191.4%
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Vitamin B5
+25.3%
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Folate
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.03
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+19.2%
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Water
+16.9%
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Fats
+1675%
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Other
+21.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
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2.8 g
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Carbs
+19.2%
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Water
+16.9%
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Fats
+1675%
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+21.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8414.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+889.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.367 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8414.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+889.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 56.3g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 5.9g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 57.8g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 258kcal | 346kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 140mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 324mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 749mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.07µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.121g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.071g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 3.632g |
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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
17%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.651g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)