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Cheese crackers vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese crackers and Shortcake

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Phosphorus in Cheese crackers are higher than in Shortcake.
  • Cheese crackers covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 0.17mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake has 0.03mg.
  • Shortcake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, cheese, regular 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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
7
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3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.9%
Contains more Copper +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Calcium +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.9%
Contains more Copper +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Calcium +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%

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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
11
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
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 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
4
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Water +700%
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 +79.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Water +700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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2
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese crackers 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 Cheese crackers Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 48.5g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 6.1g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 14.2g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 48.5g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 346kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g Shortcake
Fiber 2.3g Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 4.88mg 2.54mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 143mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 106mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 506mg Shortcake
Zinc 1.19mg 0.48mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.076mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 0.33mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 156IU 72IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.311mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.272mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 2.573mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.248mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.03mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 53µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.07µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.076mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.184mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.238mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.449mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.197mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.115mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.302mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.273mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.14mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Trans Fat 0.542g Shortcake
Saturated Fat 5.288g 3.772g Shortcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 3.632g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
53%
Cheese crackers
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.