Apple pie vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are apple pie and shortcake different?
- Shortcake has more calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese than apple pie.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for shortcake is 19% higher.
- Apple pie has less sodium.
Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1763.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +495.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +221.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.2% |
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Saturated Fat
~3.772g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 237kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 1.9g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 11g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 32.4g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 34g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 7mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 65mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 1.21mg | 2.54mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 266mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 124IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 29µg | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.07µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 53µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.797g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.388g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.14mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.