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Yellow cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yellow cake and Shortbread

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 26% more.
  • Yellow cake contains 2 times more Vitamin K than Shortbread. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while Shortbread contains 11µg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Copper +76.7%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +268.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +268.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +521.7%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +521.7%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Contains more Protein +69.9%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.708
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.708

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +258.3%
Contains more Fructose +106.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +373.3%
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +258.3%
Contains more Fructose +106.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +373.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.16g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 17.75g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 55.36g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 379kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 8.55g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.62g 0.3g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 13mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 66mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 88mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 353mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.159mg 0.09mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 5.9µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 26IU 1IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 2.44mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 22µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 25.1µg 11µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.714g Shortbread
Saturated Fat 5.793g 8.105g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 6.708g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Shortbread
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
19%
Yellow cake
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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