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Shortcake vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortcake and Potato bread?

  • Shortcake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 32% more.

We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, potato 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.
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +158%
Contains more Potassium +577.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Equal in Calcium - 188
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +158%
Contains more Potassium +577.4%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Equal in Calcium - 188

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.3%
Contains more Folate +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +673.3%
Contains more Folate +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +353.7%
Contains more Protein +104.9%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +353.7%
Contains more Protein +104.9%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 40.77g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 14.2g 3.13g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 47.07g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 266kcal Shortcake
Sugar 9.38g Shortcake
Fiber 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 205mg 188mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 2.25mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 143mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 106mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 506mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.48mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.076mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.253mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 9.5µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.188mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.106mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.25mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 53µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.184mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.449mg 0.44mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.112mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.285mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.14mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0g Potato bread
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 Potato bread
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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.