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Bread sticks vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bread sticks and Shortcake?

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Bread sticks have 3 times more Folate than Shortcake. Bread sticks have 162µg of Folate, while Shortcake has 53µg.
  • Bread sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +68.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +831.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%

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% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +205.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 +96.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +49.5%
Contains more WaterWater +365.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.632g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Shortcake Opinion
Calories 412kcal 346kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 6.1g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 65.4g 48.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 48.5g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 124mg 106mg Bread sticks
Iron 4.28mg 2.54mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Shortcake
Fiber 3g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.076mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.48mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 713mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.33mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 17µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.311mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.272mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 2.573mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.248mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.03mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 53µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.772g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.076mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.184mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.238mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.449mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.197mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.115mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.302mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.273mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.14mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
44%
Bread sticks
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.362g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.