Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared and shortcake?
- Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared is richer in vitamin B1, yet shortcake is richer in iron, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and folate.
- Shortcake's daily need coverage for iron is 27% higher.
- Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared has 12 times more cholesterol than shortcake. Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared has 37mg of cholesterol, while shortcake has 3mg.
We used Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +791.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +568.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +560% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +278.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.4 g
Fats:
8.5 g
Carbs:
42.9 g
Water:
45.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.009 g
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 | -35.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.54mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 17µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 205mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.009g | 3.632g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg | 2.573mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 143mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 506mg | 11% |
| Folate | 14µg | 53µg | 10% |
| Fats | 8.5g | 14.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.408mg | 0.311mg | 8% |
| Protein | 2.4g | 6.1g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.445g | 3.772g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 346kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.07µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.544g | 6.045g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 42.9g | 48.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.301mg | 0.248mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41.5g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.11g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.034mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.093mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.115mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.136mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.054mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.119mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.132mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.054mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
19%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cake, boston cream pie, commercially prepared is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)