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Shortcake vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortcake and French rolls

  • Shortcake is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet French rolls are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Copper.
  • French rolls covers your daily Selenium needs 20% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than French rolls. While Shortcake contains 3.772g of Saturated Fat, French rolls contain only 0.962g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Rolls, french.

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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 +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +64.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Equal in Potassium - 114
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 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Contains more Calcium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +64.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.71
Equal in Potassium - 114

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +113.2%
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% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +113.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
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
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake French rolls
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 Shortcake French rolls Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 47g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 14.2g 4.3g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 50.2g French rolls
Calories 346kcal 277kcal Shortcake
Sugar 0.31g Shortcake
Fiber 3.2g French rolls
Calcium 205mg 91mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 2.71mg French rolls
Magnesium 16mg 20mg French rolls
Phosphorus 143mg 84mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 114mg French rolls
Sodium 506mg 574mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.9mg French rolls
Copper 0.076mg 0.135mg French rolls
Manganese 0.33mg 0.559mg French rolls
Selenium 17µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin A 72IU 0IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.039mg French rolls
Folate 53µg 113µg French rolls
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 1.8µg French rolls
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.184mg 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.449mg 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.197mg 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 0.115mg 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.273mg 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.14mg 0.188mg French rolls
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0.962g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 1.961g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.834g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake French rolls
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
22%
Shortcake
34%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls 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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.