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

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How are Shortcake and Cream of tartar different?

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

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Leavening agents, cream of tartar 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.
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%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +15466%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +156.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 140% 2% 3% 1456% 7% 12% 65% 27% 2%
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%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +15466%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +156.6%

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 +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
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%
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
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1570.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +1214.3%
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
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1570.6%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +1214.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Cream of tartar
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 Shortcake Cream of tartar Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 61.3g Cream of tartar
Protein 6.1g 0g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 0g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 61.5g Cream of tartar
Calories 346kcal 258kcal Shortcake
Fiber 0.2g Cream of tartar
Calcium 205mg 8mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 3.72mg Cream of tartar
Magnesium 16mg 2mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 5mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 16500mg Cream of tartar
Sodium 506mg 52mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.48mg 0.42mg Shortcake
Copper 0.076mg 0.195mg Cream of tartar
Manganese 0.33mg 0.205mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 0.2µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 0IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg Shortcake
Folate 53µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 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 3mg 0mg Cream of tartar
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 0g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Cream of tartar
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
22%
Shortcake
0%
Cream of tartar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
171%
Cream of tartar

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?
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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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.