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Pita bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pita bread and Shortcake?

  • Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese, yet Shortcake is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 24% more.
  • Pita bread has 2 times more Copper than Shortcake. While Pita bread has 0.168mg of Copper, Shortcake has only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita bread is lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types 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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
7
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +121.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +138.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.54
Equal in Sodium - 506
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +121.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +138.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.54
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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
9
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
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 B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
:
2
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Fats +1083.3%
Contains more Other +47.4%
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Fats +1083.3%
Contains more Other +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
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2
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5657.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.9%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5657.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 48.5g Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 6.1g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 55.7g 48.5g Pita bread
Calories 275kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Sugar 1.3g Shortcake
Fiber 2.2g Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 2.62mg 2.54mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 97mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 120mg 106mg Pita bread
Sodium 536mg 506mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.84mg 0.48mg Pita bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.076mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.33mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 17µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.311mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.272mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 2.573mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.248mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.03mg Pita bread
Folate 107µg 53µg Pita bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.076mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.184mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.238mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.449mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.197mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.115mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.302mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.273mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.14mg Pita bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.772g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita bread 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%
Pita bread
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread 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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.