Shortcake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shortcake and Graham cracker different?
- Shortcake is higher in Selenium, and Calcium, however, Graham cracker is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Graham cracker is 30% higher.
- Shortcake contains 3 times more Selenium than Graham cracker. While Shortcake contains 17µg of Selenium, Graham cracker contains only 6.3µg.
- Graham cracker has less Saturated Fat.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
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Calcium
+166.2%
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Selenium
+169.8%
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Iron
+48.8%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+29.4%
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Potassium
+60.4%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+123.7%
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Manganese
+208.8%
Equal in Sodium - 459
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Calcium
+166.2%
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Selenium
+169.8%
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Iron
+48.8%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+29.4%
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Potassium
+60.4%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+123.7%
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Manganese
+208.8%
Equal in Sodium - 459
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 A
+3500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+17.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.5%
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Vitamin B3
+72.5%
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Vitamin B5
+69.4%
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Vitamin B6
+420%
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Folate
+71.7%
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Vitamin A
+3500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+17.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.5%
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Vitamin B3
+72.5%
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Vitamin B5
+69.4%
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Vitamin B6
+420%
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Folate
+71.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+34%
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Water
+737.8%
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Other
+68.7%
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Carbs
+60.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
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2.8 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
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3.39 g
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1.66 g
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Fats
+34%
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Water
+737.8%
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+68.7%
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Carbs
+60.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+140.9%
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Saturated Fat
-56.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
Saturated Fat:
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.388 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+140.9%
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Saturated Fat
-56.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.3%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 74.26g |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 6.69g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 10.6g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 77.66g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 430kcal |
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| Starch | 46.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.99g |
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| Sugar | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 77mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 3.78mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 459mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.96mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.019mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.51mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 4.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.156mg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 1.633g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 2.509g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 5.388g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g |
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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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)