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Italian bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are italian bread and shortcake different?

  • Italian bread is higher in folate, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, shortcake is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for italian bread is 35% higher.
  • Italian bread contains 3 times more copper than shortcake. While italian bread contains 0.191mg of copper, shortcake contains only 0.076mg.

Bread, italian 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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
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 +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.8%
~equal in Potassium ~106mg
~equal in Sodium ~506mg

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% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +44.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +305.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.4%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +644.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian 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 Italian bread Shortcake DV% diff.
Folate 191µg 53µg 35%
Selenium 27.2µg 17µg 19%
Saturated fat 0g 3.772g 17%
Fats 3.5g 14.2g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 3.632g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.311mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.812g 6.045g 13%
Calcium 78mg 205mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Copper 0.191mg 0.076mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 2.573mg 11%
Phosphorus 103mg 143mg 6%
Manganese 0.464mg 0.33mg 6%
Protein 8.8g 6.1g 5%
Iron 2.94mg 2.54mg 5%
Calories 271kcal 346kcal 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.48mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.248mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Sodium 550mg 506mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.272mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 50.1g 48.5g 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 46.9g 48.5g N/A
Potassium 110mg 106mg 0%
Sugar 3.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.245mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.614mg 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.156mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.376mg 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.188mg 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian 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%
Italian bread
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.772g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian 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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.