Italian bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian bread and Shortcake different?
- Italian bread is higher in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Shortcake is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 35% higher.
- Italian bread contains 3 times more Copper than Shortcake. While Italian bread contains 0.191mg of Copper, Shortcake contains only 0.076mg.
Bread, italian 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.
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Iron
+15.7%
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Magnesium
+68.8%
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Zinc
+79.2%
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Copper
+151.3%
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Manganese
+40.6%
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Selenium
+60%
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Calcium
+162.8%
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Phosphorus
+38.8%
Equal in Potassium - 106
Equal in Sodium - 506
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Iron
+15.7%
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Magnesium
+68.8%
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Zinc
+79.2%
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Copper
+151.3%
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Manganese
+40.6%
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Selenium
+60%
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Calcium
+162.8%
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Phosphorus
+38.8%
Equal in Potassium - 106
Equal in Sodium - 506
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 B1
+52.1%
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Vitamin B3
+70.3%
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Vitamin B5
+52.4%
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Vitamin B6
+60%
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Folate
+260.4%
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Vitamin A
+7100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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Vitamin B1
+52.1%
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Vitamin B3
+70.3%
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Vitamin B5
+52.4%
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Vitamin B6
+60%
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Folate
+260.4%
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Vitamin A
+7100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.3%
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Water
+25.7%
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Fats
+305.7%
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Other
+47.4%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
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1.9 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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Protein
+44.3%
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Water
+25.7%
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Fats
+305.7%
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+47.4%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+644.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+161.3%
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+644.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+161.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 346kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.17g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.197mg | |
| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 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
38%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)