French toast vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between french toast and shortcake
- French toast is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet shortcake is higher in iron, calcium, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- French toast covers your daily cholesterol needs 38% more than shortcake.
- French toast contains 7 times more vitamin A than shortcake. While french toast contains 503IU of vitamin A, shortcake contains only 72IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in shortcake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 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 | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 3mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 124µg | 18µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 205mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.07µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.204mg | 0.311mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 25g | 48.5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.594g | 3.632g | 7% |
| Calories | 229kcal | 346kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 0.248mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.628mg | 2.573mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 20.1µg | 17µg | 6% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 14.2g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.723g | 3.772g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.524g | 6.045g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.272mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 143mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 6.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Folate | 43µg | 53µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 506mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.305mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.375mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.621mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.413mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.188mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.389mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.419mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.179mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.049g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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