Shortbread vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Shortbread and White cake
- Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, however, White cake has more Selenium, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Shortbread is 23% higher.
- White cake has 20 times less Vitamin E than Shortbread. Shortbread has 2.44mg of Vitamin E , while White cake has 0.12mg.
- White cake is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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
+156.9%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Zinc
+48.5%
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Copper
+34.3%
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Manganese
+41.9%
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Calcium
+592.3%
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Potassium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-19.5%
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Selenium
+72.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
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Iron
+156.9%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Zinc
+48.5%
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Copper
+34.3%
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Manganese
+41.9%
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Calcium
+592.3%
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Potassium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-19.5%
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Selenium
+72.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
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 E
+1933.3%
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Vitamin B1
+175.8%
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Vitamin B2
+66.1%
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Vitamin B3
+208.1%
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Vitamin B5
+92.2%
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Vitamin B6
+144.8%
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Folate
+161.3%
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Vitamin K
+168.3%
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Vitamin A
+4100%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+1933.3%
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Vitamin B1
+175.8%
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Vitamin B2
+66.1%
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Vitamin B3
+208.1%
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Vitamin B5
+92.2%
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Vitamin B6
+144.8%
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Folate
+161.3%
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Vitamin K
+168.3%
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Vitamin A
+4100%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22%
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Fats
+154.6%
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Water
+475%
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+35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 63.2
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
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Protein
+22%
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Fats
+154.6%
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Water
+475%
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+35.9%
Equal in Carbs - 63.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+285.1%
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Saturated Fat
-51.9%
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.162 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+285.1%
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Saturated Fat
-51.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 62.2g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 63.2g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 356kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 284mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.277mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.029mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 4.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.199mg |
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| Leucine | 0.338mg |
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| Lysine | 0.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg |
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| Valine | 0.229mg |
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| Histidine | 0.099mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 3.897g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 3.692g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 2.162g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.