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Pound cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Shortbread

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Choline, and Phosphorus, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 22% more.
  • Shortbread contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +257.3%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Equal in Sodium - 353
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +257.3%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Equal in Sodium - 353

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 +24000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +618.6%
Contains more Other +48.5%
Contains more Fats +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +618.6%
Contains more Other +48.5%
Contains more Fats +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +46.2%
Contains more Glucose +108.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +133.1%
Equal in Fructose - 0.3
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +46.2%
Contains more Glucose +108.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +133.1%
Equal in Fructose - 0.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 5g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 13.96g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 53.64g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 353kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 17.36g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.33g 0.3g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 47mg 13mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 140mg 66mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 88mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.43mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.042mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.11mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 5µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 241IU 1IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.321mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 42µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.714g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 8.105g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.002g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.005g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Shortbread
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
25%
Pound cake
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.