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Butter cookie vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter cookie and Shortcake

  • Butter cookie has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B12, while Shortcake has more Calcium, Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 38% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter cookie. Butter cookie contains 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Shortcake contains 18µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortcake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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.
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
3
:
7
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Copper +163.2%
Contains more Calcium +606.9%
Contains more Iron +14.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +102.4%
Equal in Potassium - 106
Butter cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Copper +163.2%
Contains more Calcium +606.9%
Contains more Iron +14.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +102.4%
Equal in Potassium - 106

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.
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
11
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin A +834.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Butter cookie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +834.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
2
:
2
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Fats +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +517.4%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Butter cookie
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Shortcake
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +517.4%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Protein - 6.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
0
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045
Butter cookie
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter cookie Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 48.5g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 6.1g
Fats 18.8g 14.2g Butter cookie
Carbs 68.9g 48.5g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 346kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Shortcake
Fiber 0.8g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 2.22mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 102mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 111mg 106mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 506mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Copper 0.2mg 0.076mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 8.4µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 673IU 72IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 18µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.311mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.272mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 2.573mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.248mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.03mg Butter cookie
Folate 76µg 53µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.07µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.076mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg 0.184mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg 0.238mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg 0.449mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg 0.197mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.115mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.315mg 0.273mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 117mg 3mg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 11.051g 3.772g Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 3.632g Shortcake

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Butter cookie Shortcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Butter cookie
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.