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Marble cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marble cake and Shortbread different?

  • Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Marble cake is 30% higher.

Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +484.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +182.7%
Contains more Selenium +138.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +484.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +84%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +182.7%
Contains more Selenium +138.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +292.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +292.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Fats +124.1%
Contains more Water +16.1%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Fats +124.1%
Contains more Water +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.3%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 62.48g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 11.7g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 79.5g 63.78g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 35.71g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 13mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 66mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 88mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.135mg 0.09mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 2.6µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 36µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 2.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg Marble cake
Trans Fat 0.714g Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 8.105g Marble cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Shortbread
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
14%
Marble cake
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.