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French bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French bread and Shortcake?

  • French bread is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% higher.
  • French bread has 3 times more Folate than Shortcake. French bread has 140µg of Folate, while Shortcake has 53µg.
  • Shortcake contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +93.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more IronIron +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +164.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +113.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +563.6%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1466.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread 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 French bread Shortcake Opinion
Calories 319kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 13g 6.1g French bread
Fats 2.14g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 58.83g 48.5g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 48.5g French bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg French bread
Magnesium 31mg 16mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 140mg 106mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 2.54mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Shortcake
Fiber 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.076mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.48mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 720mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.33mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 17µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.311mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.272mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 2.573mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.248mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.03mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 53µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 3.772g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.076mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.184mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.238mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.449mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.197mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.115mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.302mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.273mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.14mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.