Shortcake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Shortcake and Pound cake?
- Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, yet Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Shortcake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% higher.
- Shortcake has 4 times more Calcium than Pound cake. Shortcake has 205mg of Calcium, while Pound cake has 47mg.
- Pound cake contains less Sodium.
We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.
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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
+336.2%
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Iron
+71.6%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Copper
+81%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+240%
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Potassium
+40.6%
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Sodium
-25.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
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Calcium
+336.2%
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Iron
+71.6%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Copper
+81%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+240%
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Potassium
+40.6%
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Sodium
-25.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79.8%
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Vitamin B3
+59.3%
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Folate
+26.2%
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Vitamin A
+234.7%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+414.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+79.8%
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Vitamin B3
+59.3%
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Folate
+26.2%
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Vitamin A
+234.7%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+414.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+22%
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Other
+83%
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Carbs
+10.6%
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Equal in Water - 25.87
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
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Protein
+22%
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+83%
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Carbs
+10.6%
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Equal in Water - 25.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-21.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.419
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
Saturated Fat:
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.419 g
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Saturated Fat
-21.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.419
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 53.04g |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 5g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 13.96g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 53.64g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 353kcal |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Sugar | 33.36g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 149mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 377mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 241IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 1.615mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 153mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.204mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.397mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.198mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.117mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.239mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.117mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 66mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 4.811g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 3.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 3.419g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.