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Biscuit vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Biscuit and Shortcake

  • Shortcake has less Monounsaturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
9
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
8
:
0
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Biscuit
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% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Shortcake
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Equal in Water - 28.4
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Shortcake
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 Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Equal in Water - 28.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 48.5g Shortcake
Protein 7g 6.1g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 14.2g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 48.5g Shortcake
Calories 353kcal 346kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Shortcake
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 205mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.54mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 143mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 106mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 506mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.076mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.33mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 17µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 72IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.311mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.272mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.573mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.248mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 53µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.07µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.076mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.184mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.238mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.449mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.197mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.115mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.302mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.14mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 6.045g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.632g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Shortcake
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
25%
Biscuit
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.