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Pineapple cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pineapple cake and Shortbread

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Shortbread has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12721% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.6%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.6%
Contains more Iron +101.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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 +25200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +211.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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 +25200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +797.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +797.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.7%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.5g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 12.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 50.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 319kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 120mg 13mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 82mg 66mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 88mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 353mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.087mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.35mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 9.4µg 6.2µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 1IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.353mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 26µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 8.105g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 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
Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. 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.