Shortcake vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Shortcake and Pita bread?
- Shortcake is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese.
- Pita bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 24% more.
- Shortcake has 23 times more Saturated Fat than Pita bread. While Shortcake has 3.772g of Saturated Fat, Pita bread has only 0.166g.
We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, pita, white, enriched types 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
+138.4%
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Phosphorus
+47.4%
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Potassium
+13.2%
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Zinc
+75%
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Copper
+121.1%
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Manganese
+45.8%
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Selenium
+59.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Sodium - 536
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Calcium
+138.4%
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Phosphorus
+47.4%
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Magnesium
+62.5%
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Potassium
+13.2%
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Zinc
+75%
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Copper
+121.1%
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Manganese
+45.8%
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Selenium
+59.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Sodium - 536
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
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+92.6%
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Vitamin B2
+20.2%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin B5
+60.1%
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Vitamin B6
+13.3%
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Folate
+101.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+92.6%
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Vitamin B2
+20.2%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin B5
+60.1%
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Vitamin B6
+13.3%
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Folate
+101.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+1083.3%
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Other
+47.4%
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Protein
+49.2%
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Carbs
+14.8%
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Water
+13%
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
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2.8 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
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1.9 g
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Fats
+1083.3%
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+47.4%
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Protein
+49.2%
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Carbs
+14.8%
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Water
+13%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5657.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+578.9%
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Saturated Fat
-95.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5657.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+578.9%
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Saturated Fat
-95.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 53.5g |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 1.2g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 55.7g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 275kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 2.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 536mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.168mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.599mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 4.632mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 107µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.195mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 0.535g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)