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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g
~equal in Water ~28.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 +14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 353kcal 346kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 6.1g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 14.2g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 43.1g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 44.6g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 205mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 106mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.54mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Shortcake
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.076mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 143mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 82IU 72IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.378mg 0.33mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 17µg Biscuit
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
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.07µg Biscuit
Folate 61µg 53µg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 6.045g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.632g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
20%
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.