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Cream of tartar vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of tartar and Shortcake different?

  • Cream of tartar is higher in Potassium, and Iron, however, Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Potassium from Cream of tartar is 482% higher.
  • Cream of tartar has less Sodium.

Leavening agents, cream of tartar and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar
4
:
6
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +15466%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +156.6%
Contains more Calcium +2462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2760%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +8400%
Cream of tartar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 140% 2% 3% 1456% 7% 12% 65% 27% 2%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +15466%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +156.6%
Contains more Calcium +2462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2760%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +8400%

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.
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar
3
:
9
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cream of tartar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar
2
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +1214.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1570.6%
Cream of tartar
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 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 Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +1214.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1570.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of tartar Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 61.3g 48.5g Cream of tartar
Protein 0g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 0g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 61.5g 48.5g Cream of tartar
Calories 258kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Fiber 0.2g Cream of tartar
Calcium 8mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 3.72mg 2.54mg Cream of tartar
Magnesium 2mg 16mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 5mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 16500mg 106mg Cream of tartar
Sodium 52mg 506mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.42mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Copper 0.195mg 0.076mg Cream of tartar
Manganese 0.205mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 0.2µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Shortcake
Folate 0µg 53µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cream of tartar
Saturated Fat 0g 3.772g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of tartar Shortcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Cream of tartar
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
171%
Cream of tartar
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.