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Oat bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oat bread and Shortcake

  • Oat bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Shortcake is higher in Calcium.
  • Oat bread covers your daily need of Selenium 24% more than Shortcake.
  • Oat bread has 2 times more Manganese than Shortcake. While Oat bread has 0.779mg of Manganese, Shortcake has only 0.33mg.
  • Oat bread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, oat bran 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
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 +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~143mg

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% 0.3% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
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 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 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 +70.5%
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%
Contains more FatsFats +222.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 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 -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +280.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat bread 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 Oat bread Shortcake Opinion
Calories 236kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 10.4g 6.1g Oat bread
Fats 4.4g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 35.3g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 39.8g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Oat bread
Magnesium 35mg 16mg Oat bread
Calcium 65mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 147mg 106mg Oat bread
Iron 3.12mg 2.54mg Oat bread
Sugar 7.7g Shortcake
Fiber 4.5g Oat bread
Copper 0.135mg 0.076mg Oat bread
Zinc 0.89mg 0.48mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 141mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 353mg 506mg Oat bread
Vitamin A 5IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.44mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.779mg 0.33mg Oat bread
Selenium 30µg 17µg Oat bread
Vitamin B1 0.504mg 0.311mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.346mg 0.272mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 4.831mg 2.573mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.248mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.03mg Oat bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 1.2µg Oat bread
Folate 81µg 53µg Oat bread
Choline 18.7mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 0.697g 3.772g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.59g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.694g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.131mg 0.076mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.184mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.399mg 0.238mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.733mg 0.449mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.297mg 0.197mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.179mg 0.115mg Oat bread
Phenylalanine 0.518mg 0.302mg Oat bread
Valine 0.461mg 0.273mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.225mg 0.14mg Oat bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat bread
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Oat bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.075g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread
Oat 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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.