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Cherry pie vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cherry pie and Shortcake

  • Shortcake is higher than Cherry pie in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Calcium needs 20% more than Cherry pie.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cherry pie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +117.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +117.9%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.6%
Contains more Folate +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
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 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.6%
Contains more Folate +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +61.3%
Contains more Protein +117.9%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +26%
Contains more Other +300%
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
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 Water +61.3%
Contains more Protein +117.9%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +26%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 38.5g 48.5g Shortcake
Protein 2.8g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 12.2g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 38.5g 48.5g Shortcake
Calories 270kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Calcium 10mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 1.85mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 30mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 77mg 106mg Shortcake
Sodium 191mg 506mg Cherry pie
Zinc 0.2mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Copper 0.077mg 0.076mg Cherry pie
Manganese 0.2mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 7.8µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 409IU 72IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 18µg Cherry pie
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.03mg Cherry pie
Folate 27µg 53µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.072mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.17mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.067mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.043mg 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.104mg 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.057mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 2.985g 3.772g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.314g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry pie 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
13%
Cherry pie
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.787g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.