Cake, yellow, light, dry mix vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cake, yellow, light, dry mix and shortcake different?
- Cake, yellow, light, dry mix is higher in phosphorus and folate; however, shortcake is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cake, yellow, light, dry mix is 26% higher.
- Shortcake has less sodium.
Cake, yellow, light, dry mix 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +448.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.7 g
Fats:
5.5 g
Carbs:
84.1 g
Water:
3.1 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +816.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.367 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.973 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.796 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 | -63.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +356.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 324mg | 143mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 3.1µg | 17µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.796g | 3.632g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 2.54mg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.5g | 14.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.311mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 84.1g | 48.5g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.367g | 3.772g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.973g | 6.045g | 8% |
| Folate | 76µg | 53µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.569mg | 2.573mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.272mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 205mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.33mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 506mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.7g | 6.1g | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 346kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.326mg | 0.248mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.07µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 82.8g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.14mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.185mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.324mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.191mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.221mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.208mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.098mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
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
17%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cake, yellow, light, dry mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cake, yellow, light, dry mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.405g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.