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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.2%
~equal in 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.
Apple pie Shortcake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Shortcake DV% diff.
Selenium 17µg 31%
Calcium 11mg 205mg 19%
Phosphorus 24mg 143mg 17%
Iron 1.21mg 2.54mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.311mg 15%
Folate 4µg 53µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.632g 10%
Sodium 266mg 506mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.573mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.272mg 9%
Protein 1.9g 6.1g 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.33mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Calories 237kcal 346kcal 5%
Carbs 34g 48.5g 5%
Fats 11g 14.2g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 6.045g 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.248mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.2mg 3%
Copper 0.046mg 0.076mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin A 29µg 18µg 1%
Potassium 65mg 106mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 48.5g N/A
Saturated fat 3.797g 3.772g 0%
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
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.

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.