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Chocolate cake vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Shortcake?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Copper, yet Shortcake is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% more.
  • Chocolate cake has 3 times more Copper than Shortcake. While Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, Shortcake has only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortcake is lower.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Calcium +241.7%
Contains more Iron +57.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +172.4%
Contains more Calcium +241.7%
Contains more Iron +57.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Folate +96.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Folate +96.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Fats - 14.2
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Fats - 14.2
Equal in Carbs - 48.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.045
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%
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.
Chocolate cake Shortcake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 48.5g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 15.1g 14.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 48.5g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 346kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 1.61mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 140mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 506mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.48mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 11.9µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 140IU 72IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.248mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 53µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.184mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.238mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.197mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.115mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.283mg 0.273mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 58mg 3mg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 3.772g Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.