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Graham cracker vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are graham cracker and shortcake different?

  • Graham cracker is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus; however, shortcake is richer in selenium and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for graham cracker is 30% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than shortcake. While graham cracker contains 0.156mg of vitamin B6, shortcake contains only 0.03mg.
  • Graham cracker has less saturated fat.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.4%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.8%

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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 CarbsCarbs +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +34%
Contains more WaterWater +737.8%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Graham cracker Shortcake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.019mg 0.33mg 30%
Selenium 6.3µg 17µg 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Iron 3.78mg 2.54mg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Calcium 77mg 205mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.573mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.632g 12%
Folate 91µg 53µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.772g 10%
Carbs 77.66g 48.5g 10%
Copper 0.17mg 0.076mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.03mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 6.045g 9%
Magnesium 40mg 16mg 6%
Phosphorus 185mg 143mg 6%
Fats 10.6g 14.2g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.311mg 4%
Calories 430kcal 346kcal 4%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.48mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.272mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.248mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Potassium 170mg 106mg 2%
Sodium 459mg 506mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Protein 6.69g 6.1g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.